5 Must-Try Easy Korean Summer Recipes – Refreshing, Flavorful and Delicious!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake without sacrificing flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat option while vegetable oil is often more affordable.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, while cabbage is often less expensive.

Slice green onions generously.

Smash and chop 2 cloves of garlic.

Julienne half a cucumber.

Grind 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle.

In a small container, combine 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of mirin, 1 teaspoon of sugar, finely chopped garlic, 0.5 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, and black pepper for the beef sauce.

For the noodle sauce, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil, black pepper, and a pinch of MSG (optional).

Heat half a tablespoon of oil in a wok or pan over medium-high heat.

Add 200g of ground beef, spreading it out and cooking for 1-2 minutes until browned.

Stir-fry the beef for an additional 2 minutes, then pour in the beef sauce and stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to package instructions.

Rinse the cooked noodles under cold water to remove starch.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the noodles and beef sauce, mixing with hands to coat evenly.

Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce if necessary.

Plate the noodles and top with cucumber, green onion, and a soft boiled egg, then sprinkle with ground toasted sesame seeds.

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