Korean Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles Recipe

Name: Korean Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces soba noodles or Korean dried starchy noodles; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste; 1/2 tablespoon soy bean paste miso paste, or to taste, optional; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste; 1 tablespoon sugar or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or use 1 teaspoon korean chili paste; 1/2 tablespoon ketchup optional; 1 clove garlic minced; 1/2 teaspoon ginger minced; 2 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted; 4 cups water ice cold; 1 each carrots cut into matchsticks; 1/2 each english cucumber cut into matchsticks; 1/2 each apples red delicious, or gala, or any apple, thinly sliced; 3 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced; 1 each eggs hard-boiled, cut into half lengthwise

Servings: persons

8 ounces soba noodles or Korean dried starchy noodles
2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste
1/2 tablespoon soy bean paste miso paste, or to taste, optional
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste
1 tablespoon sugar or to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or use 1 teaspoon korean chili paste
1/2 tablespoon ketchup optional
1 clove garlic minced
1/2 teaspoon ginger minced
2 tablespoons cilantro freshly chopped
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons sesame seeds toasted
4 cups water ice cold
1 each carrots cut into matchsticks
1/2 each english cucumber cut into matchsticks
1/2 each apples red delicious, or gala, or any apple, thinly sliced
3 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced
1 each eggs hard-boiled, cut into half lengthwise

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
2
Cook the noodles for about 5 minutres, or according to the direction on the package.
3
Drain and run under cold water.
4
Drizzle a bit sesame oil to toss the noodles, which prevents the noodles from being sticky.
5
Put the noodles in the frige.
6
In a large bowl, add all the sweet-sour base ingredients together, and mix until well combined.
7
Season to taste with more soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and red pepper flakes if needed.
8
Divide the cold-seasoned base among two bowls.
9
Place equal amount of noodles in each bowl.
10
Top with carrots, cucumber, scallions and half boiled egg.
11
Serve.
12
Note: You can find dried Korean noodles in all the Korean or most of the Asian grocery stores.
13
The base can be prepared and kept in the frige for up to 1 week.
14
For a cooler solution, after you plate up the dish, put in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces soba noodles or Korean dried starchy noodles, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tamari or to taste, 1/2 tablespoon soy bean paste miso paste, or to taste, optional, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste, and more.

Yes, Korean Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles 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.

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Korean Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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