6 Traditional Korean Noodle Soup Recipes You Can Make at Home

Kapanlagi.com - Korean Noodles in traditional soup always succeed in providing warmth and authentic flavors that pamper the palate. With various soup options offering unique tastes, ranging from light, spicy, to savory, this dish is perfect to enjoy anytime by you.

You can make it yourself at home with simple ingredients and easy steps. This article will discuss various traditional Korean noodle soup recipes that are rich in flavor, from soft kalguksu to refreshing naengmyeon.

Let's explore the deliciousness of traditional Korean noodle soup that is easy and practical for you to make at home. Check it out, KLovers!

1. Kalguksu (Chicken Noodle Soup)

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Kalguksu is a traditional Korean noodle soup made with a light and refreshing chicken broth. This dish is served with chewy noodles, vegetables, and simple seasonings to create a soothing warmth. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of kalguksu noodles (hand-cut noodles)

- 250 grams of chicken breast

- 1 liter of water

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced

- 1 carrot, julienned

- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken in water until tender, remove and shred the meat. Set aside the broth.

2. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then add it to the chicken broth.

3. Add the zucchini and carrot, then season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

4. Cook the noodles in the broth until done. Serve with shredded chicken on top.

2. Janchi Guksu (Birthday Noodle Soup)

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Janchi Guksu is a Korean noodle soup that is usually served at celebration events. This simple dish has a light broth made from anchovy stock, along with various vegetables and fresh seasonings. Here is how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of somyeon noodles

- 1 liter of water

- 50 grams of dried anchovies

- 1 sheet of seaweed (kombu)

- 1 carrot, thinly sliced

- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced

- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

- 1 teaspoon of sesame oil

Instructions:

1. Boil the anchovies and seaweed in water for 10 minutes, then strain to make the broth.

2. Sauté the carrot and zucchini until wilted.

3. Boil the somyeon noodles, drain, and place them in a bowl.

4. Pour the hot broth, add the sautéed vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

3. Dak Kalbi Guksu (Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup)

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This dish combines chewy noodles in a spicy broth flavored with gochujang (chili paste). Accompanied by pieces of chicken and vegetables, its spicy and savory taste delivers a unique sensation with every bite. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of egg noodles

- 200 grams of chicken breast, cut into small pieces

- 1 liter of water

- 2 tablespoons of gochujang

- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce

- 1 onion, thinly sliced

- 2 cloves of garlic, minced

Instructions:

1. Boil the chicken until cooked, then add garlic, onion, gochujang, and soy sauce into the boiling water.

2. Stir until the seasonings are well combined.

3. Add the noodles, cook until done. Serve warm.

4. Mandu Guksu (Noodle Soup with Dumplings)

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Mandu Guksu is a traditional Korean noodle soup served with chicken or vegetable dumplings. This dish has a clear broth with a savory flavor and is perfect to enjoy on cold days. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of somyeon noodles

- 6 chicken/vegetable dumplings (mandu)

- 1 liter of chicken broth

- 2 stalks of green onions, finely sliced

- 2 tablespoons of soy sauce

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the chicken broth, add soy sauce, salt, and pepper.

2. Add the dumplings, cook until done.

3. Add the noodles and boil until the noodles are cooked.

4. Serve with a sprinkle of green onions on top.

5. Doenjang Guksu (Soybean Paste Noodle Soup)

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Doenjang Guksu uses fermented soybean paste (doenjang) as the main ingredient of its broth. This Korean noodle soup dish offers a savory flavor with a hint of the distinctive aroma of soybeans, perfect for fans of traditional food. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of somyeon noodles

- 1 liter of water

- 2 tablespoons of doenjang (soybean paste)

- 1 small tofu, diced

- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced

- 1 red chili, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Dissolve the doenjang in water, bring to a boil while stirring.

2. Add the tofu and zucchini, cook until done.

3. Boil the noodles until cooked, then add them to the broth.

4. Serve with a sprinkle of red chili.

6. Naengmyeon (Spicy Cold Noodles)

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Naengmyeon is black wheat noodles served cold with a spicy sour broth. The refreshing taste of this dish makes it a favorite during the summer or when a light meal is needed. Here’s how to make this Korean noodle soup:

Ingredients:

- 200 grams of naengmyeon noodles

- 500 ml of cold water

- 2 tablespoons of gochujang

- 1 tablespoon of vinegar

- 1 tablespoon of sugar

- 1 boiled egg

- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced

Instructions:

1. Mix cold water, gochujang, vinegar, and sugar to make the broth.

2. Boil the noodles until cooked, then rinse with cold water.

3. Serve the noodles in a bowl, pour the cold broth over them. Add cucumber slices and boiled egg.

These are some traditional Korean noodle soup recipes that you can make at home. There are still many recipe recommendations that you can learn more about by reading articles on KapanLagi. Because, if not now, when?

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