The BEST Naengmyoen Korean Cold Noodles!

buckwheat noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: wheat noodles

Zucchini noodles reduce carbs and calories while maintaining a similar texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and offers a lighter flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein while being cholesterol-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy fats and is more accessible.

Prepare the beef broth by combining dried kelp, cold water, beef, leek, onion, ginger, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, black pepper corn, rock sugar, Korean kimchi sea salt, soju, soy sauce, and dasida in a large pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for several hours until the beef is tender.

Remove the beef and strain the broth, discarding the solids.

For the pickled radish, combine sugar, vinegar, gochugaru, and sliced radish in a bowl and let it sit for a few hours.

To assemble, cook the Naeyngmyeon noodles according to package instructions, then rinse in cold water.

In a bowl, add the noodles, sliced beef, julienne cucumber, hard boiled egg, sesame seeds, and pour the beef broth over it. Optionally add Dongchimi juice.

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