Korean-Style Noodles in Cool Bean Broth Recipe

Name: Korean-Style Noodles in Cool Bean Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salt; 8 ounces udon noodles; 1 cup cooked soybeans (drained canned are fine); 1/4 cup walnuts, pecans, almonds, pine nuts, or a mixture; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced; Dark sesame oil, for drizzling; Minced fresh chile (like jalapeno or Thai), or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste (optional); 1/2 cup sliced scallion

Servings: persons

Salt
8 ounces udon noodles
1 cup cooked soybeans (drained canned are fine)
1/4 cup walnuts, pecans, almonds, pine nuts, or a mixture
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Freshly ground black pepper
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and thinly sliced
Dark sesame oil, for drizzling
Minced fresh chile (like jalapeno or Thai), or hot red pepper flakes or cayenne to taste (optional)
1/2 cup sliced scallion

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it.
2
Add the noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender but not mushy, 5 to 7 minutes.
3
Drain and rinse them under cold water then put them in a bowl or pot of cold water.
4
Put the beans, nuts, sesame seeds, soy sauce, and a few grinds of black pepper in a blender with 3 cups of ice water.
5
Puree until smooth, thinning with a little more water if the broth looks to thick.
6
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
7
(You can make the broth up to a day ahead; cover tightly and refrigerate.)
8
Drain the udon noodles well and pile them up in the center of bowls.
9
Ladle the cool broth all around.
10
Garnish with cucumber and a few sesame seeds, a drizzle of sesame oil, and if you like, some chile and scallion; serve.

437

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salt, 8 ounces udon noodles, 1 cup cooked soybeans (drained canned are fine), 1/4 cup walnuts, pecans, almonds, pine nuts, or a mixture, and more.

Yes, Korean-Style Noodles in Cool Bean Broth falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Korean-Style Noodles in Cool Bean Broth

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