Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Soybean Noodle Soup - Kong Gooksu



















On a hot summer day, this cold noodle soup is a nutritious meal for you.
It is one of the most popular summer dishes made with soybean broth.  
It is called Kong-Gooksu in S Korea(Kong means soybean and Gooksu means noodle)

How to make a Soybean Noodle Soup?
Soak soybeans in water for 6-8 hours.
Drain soybeans, put them in a pot, bring to a boil.
Once the water boils cook the soybeans for 5-7 minutes then rinse them in cold water.
Rub the soybeans between your fingers to remove their skins.
Place skinned soybeans in a blender. Add an equal amount of water and blend it until you get a creamy broth.
Put the soybean broth in the refrigerator to cool.
Boil water in a pot and add the dried noodles. When the noodles float,they are done.
Rinse and drain the noodles in cold water several times.
Serve cooked noodles with cold soybean broth. 
If you want, garnish with cucumber, watermelon and black sesame seeds.
Season to taste with salt.
This is refreshing and delicious!! It is a healthy vegan Korean food.


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