Baek Jong-won's Super Simple Chilled Soy Sauce Noodles: A Re
This refreshing, sweet, and tangy chilled soy sauce noodle dish, easily made with somen noodles, green onions, and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추), is a super simple recipe perfect for hot weather!
📝 Editor's Notes
This is Baek Jong-won's Super Simple Chilled Soy Sauce Noodle dish, which can be whipped up in under 15 minutes with just somen noodles, green onions, and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추).
It's refreshing, sweet, and tangy, with the added kick of cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) that will surely revitalize your appetite on hot days.
It's the perfect dish when you crave a refreshing soup on a hot summer day.
It's also great for beginner cooks, as it requires no complicated ingredients or long cooking times to enjoy a delicious meal.
One bowl will leave you feeling cool and refreshed from the inside out.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
The key to this Chilled Soy Sauce Noodle dish lies in fresh green onions and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추).
When choosing green onions, opt for those with more firm white stalks than green leaves, as their fragrant and crisp texture enhances the flavor of the cold noodles.
Select cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) that are firm, brightly colored, and not wilted.
The level of spiciness can be adjusted to personal preference; if you don't enjoy too much heat, you can substitute with green chili peppers or cucumber chili peppers.
For somen noodles, choose a product labeled 'for noodles' that isn't excessively thin, as this will help maintain a chewy texture when cooked.
🔄 Substitution Guide
If you don't have somen noodles, you can substitute them with jungmyeon (medium wheat noodles) or rice noodles.
Jungmyeon is thicker than somen, so increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes.
For rice noodles, refer to the package instructions as their cooking time is shorter.
Keep in mind that the texture and how well the broth is absorbed may vary depending on the type of noodle.
If cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) are too spicy or hard to find, you can use green chili peppers or cucumber chili peppers instead, which will reduce the spiciness but still provide a refreshing crunch.
If you don't have mirin, you can use a small amount of cheongju (청주) or soju, or even omit it entirely.
However, please note that the unique umami flavor and odor-removing effect of mirin might be slightly reduced.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
There are two key cooking points for this recipe.
First, when cooking the somen noodles, add small amounts of cold water to the boiling water when it threatens to boil over.
This helps keep the noodles chewy and bouncy.
After cooking for 3 minutes and 30 seconds, it's crucial to rinse them thoroughly in cold water, rubbing them to remove all starch, then immediately plunge them into ice water.
Second, when preparing the broth, stir well and boil until the sugar is completely dissolved.
If the sugar doesn't dissolve properly, the sweetness of the broth may not be evenly distributed.
Also, remember that chilling the broth in the refrigerator beforehand will make it much more refreshing and delicious.
Keep these points in mind, and you'll be able to make delicious Chilled Soy Sauce Noodles without fail.
👨🍳 Directions
Cook 3.5 oz of somen noodles in boiling water for 3 minutes and 30 seconds. Rinse several times in cold water, then transfer to ice water.
In a pot, combine a ladleful of the 1 liter purified water, 1/3 cup mirin, 1 cup soy sauce, and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a boil until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and mix with the remaining purified water.
Finely chop 2 tbsp of green onions (approx. 14g) and 2 cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) (approx. 20g) into 0.3 cm thick slices.
Add 1/3 cup vinegar to the chilled broth and mix well.
Completely drain the somen noodles from the ice water. Place the noodles in a bowl with 1 cup of ice, then pour a generous amount of the prepared broth over them.
Garnish with the chopped green onions and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추), then drizzle with 1/3 tbsp sesame oil to finish.
💡 Tips
When the noodles boil over, add small amounts of cold water to prevent them from overflowing.
For an even cooler and more refreshing experience, prepare the broth in advance and chill it in the refrigerator before serving.
Broth made using this super simple method (mixing cold water with the boiled concentrate) is best consumed quickly. If you plan to store it for longer, it's better to boil all 1 liter of purified water with the broth ingredients from the start.
📦 Storage & Reuse
This Chilled Soy Sauce Noodle dish is best enjoyed immediately after preparation.
We do not recommend storing the noodles, as they will become soggy over time.
However, the broth can be made in advance and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.
Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, then simply cook fresh somen noodles and pour the chilled broth over them when you're ready to eat.
Any leftover chopped green onions and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) can be frozen for later use in other dishes, for example, they're great for adding a spicy kick to ramyeon or stews.
🥢 Who This Is For
This Chilled Soy Sauce Noodle dish is excellent when you're looking for a light and refreshing meal on a hot summer day.
It's especially perfect when your appetite is low or you want a quick and easy meal.
It's great for eating alone or as a simple lunch.
For an even richer experience, garnish the cool broth with crisp cucumber strips or a halved hard-boiled egg.
Its sweet and tangy flavor might appeal to children too, but it's best to omit the cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) for them.
As a side dish, crunchy mu-saengchae (무생채), kkakdugi (깍두기), or mild baek-kimchi (백김치) pair better than spicy kimchi.
🔥 Nutrition Info
One serving of Baek Jong-won's Super Simple Chilled Soy Sauce Noodles is estimated to be approximately 500-600 kcal.
Calories are primarily derived from carbohydrates (somen noodles and sugar), providing roughly 100-120g of carbohydrates, 5-10g of protein, and 5-10g of fat.
Somen noodles provide carbohydrates, the main energy source, while green onions and cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) add Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
The capsaicin in cheongyang chili peppers (청양고추) can particularly help boost metabolism.
However, due to the significant amount of soy sauce and sugar, the sodium and sugar content are relatively high.
If you are mindful of your health, we recommend adjusting the amount of broth or slightly reducing the sugar.
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