Mul Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Noodle Bowl)
Chewy Korean buckwheat noodles served in a tangy chilled beef broth with cucumber, Asian pear, sliced beef, and hard-boiled egg.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk together the beef broth, cold water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and Korean hot mustard until the sugar dissolves. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly cold.
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Step 2
Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cool water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium heat, cook for 10 minutes, then cool the eggs in cold water, peel, and halve them.
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Step 3
Julienne the cucumber, core and thinly slice the Asian pear, and cut the chilled cooked brisket into thin strips. Keep the toppings refrigerated until needed.
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Step 4
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the noodles and cook until tender but still chewy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Step 5
Drain the noodles immediately and rinse them thoroughly under very cold running water, gently rubbing the strands to remove excess starch. Drain well.
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Step 6
Divide the drained noodles among four bowls and ladle the chilled broth over them. Arrange the prepared cucumber, pear, brisket, and egg on top, then serve immediately.