Cold buckwheat noodles meet gochujang, pear, vinegar, sesame, and egg in a spicy-sweet Korean summer bowl.
25 min prep 10 min cook
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Blend the Korean pear, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth.
Rest the sauce in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Cut the cucumber into thin strips and halve the egg.
Cook the noodles in plenty of boiling water for 4 minutes.
Drain the noodles and rub them in ice water until completely cold.
Drain the noodles and toss them with the sauce in a wide bowl.
Transfer to bowls and serve at once with cucumber, egg, and sesame seeds.
💡 Tip: Rubbing the noodles in ice water removes excess starch and keeps the naengmyeon texture springy.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve cold topped with pear, cucumber, egg, and toasted sesame seeds.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~480
kcal calories
16
g protein
82
g carbs
10
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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