Summer Isn’t Complete Without These Quick And Easy Korean Cold Noodles

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This quick and easy Korean cold noodles recipe is a must-try for the summer. The thin wheat noodles are topped with a flavorful sauce made with gochujang, Asian pear, and other delicious ingredients. Serve with julienned cucumber and perilla leaves for a refreshing and satisfying meal.

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Servings: 6

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16 ounces (454g) dried somyeon (somen) noodles, or other thin round wheat noodle

1/4 large Asian pear (about 4 1/2 ounces; 123g), peeled, cored, finely grated (about 1/2 cup grated)

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon gochujang (about 2 3/4 ounces; 80g), see notes

1/4 cup (60ml) unseasoned rice vinegar

2 tablespoons (30ml) light soy sauce

3 tablespoons coarse gochugaru flakes (about 3/4 ounces; 20g)

2 teaspoons (12g) honey

1 tablespoon (15ml) toasted sesame oil

2 medium cloves garlic (10g), finely grated

3 tablespoons (45ml) water

2 mini Persian cucumbers or 1/4 English seedless cucumber (8 ounces; 226g), julienned

10 perilla leaves, thinly sliced into a chiffonade (see notes)Sesame oil, for drizzling

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle

Summer Isn’t Complete Without These Quick And Easy Korean Cold Noodles

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Summer Isn’t Complete Without These Quick And Easy Korean Cold Noodles

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