Kalguksu (Knife-cut Noodle Soup)
Clam soup stains my stomach! Flat noodles cut with a knife
Description
'Knife-cut noodles'. Handmade, flat wheat noodles similar to Japanese Udon. Classically served in a light broth made from Manila clams and zucchini.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Wheat noodles(Hand-cut)
- Manila clams
- Korean zucchini(Aehobak)
- Garlic
- Light soy sauce
Instructions
- Roll wheat dough, cut flat with a knife.
- Make clear broth with clams/kelp.
- Boil noodles in broth with Korean zucchini.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Clam broth、Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Kishimen, Clams, Zucchini
Pairing
Fresh Kimchi (Geotjeori) / Mandu
Trivia
[Difference] Japanese Udon boils noodles separately. Kalguksu boils raw noodles 'directly in the soup', giving the broth a starchy thickness.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Loved on rainy days. Paired perfectly with unfermented, fresh 'crispy kimchi' (Geotjeori).
Allergen
Wheat, Shellfish