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Moriguksu (모리국수)

Cold Korean buckwheat noodles, similar to soba, served in a chilled, lightly sweetened and vinegared broth and topped with crisp vegetables. A fresh, light salad, popular in summer.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Bouillon

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

Nutrition facts

451 kcal per serving

Protein
19.5 g
Carbohydrates
64.9 g
of which sugars
13.9 g
Fat
10.9 g
of which saturated fat
3 g
Fiber
5.2 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Prepare the broth by mixing the cold broth, vinegar, sugar and soy sauce until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Chill the broth in the fridge for at least 1 hour so it's nice and cold.
  3. Cook the buckwheat noodles in a large pot of boiling water according to the packet, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  4. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water, then drain them well.
  5. Cut the cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks and halve the hard-boiled eggs.
  6. Divide the noodles between bowls, then arrange the vegetables and eggs on top.
  7. Pour over the icy broth, sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve straight away.

Variations and tips

Spicy version. Stir a spoonful of gochujang chilli paste into the broth for a spicier version.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.