VegVeganKorea
Kongguksu
Chilled noodles in thick, nutty soy milk you blend yourself. Summer in a white bowl.
40 minTime
40 gProtein each
mildSpice
8hPlan ahead. Soak for 8 hours first; the 40 minutes come after.
Bean noodle soupMake it your way
Grandma's wayWheat noodles in chilled homemade soy milk with cucumber.
The original706kcalsame
40 gproteinsame
11 gfibresame
40minutessame
Soybeans¾ cup dried, soaked overnight
Water3 cups cold
Sesame seeds2 tbsp, toasted
Saltto taste
Wheat noodlesthin wheat noodles
Cucumbermatchsticks
Tomato1 small, in wedges
Ice cubesa fewMethod
- 1Boil the soaked beans in fresh water for 10 to 12 minutes, then drain and cool in cold water.
- 2Rub off the skins if you want it extra smooth.
- 3Blend the beans with the sesame and cold water until very smooth. Chill.
- 4Cook the noodles, then rinse in icy water and drain.
- 5Put the noodles in bowls, pour over the cold soy milk, add ice and top with cucumber and tomato. Salt at the table.
Serve it like thisServe in a chilled bowl with the soy milk almost covering the noodles, ice, cucumber and a tomato wedge on top. Kimchi alongside.