EAsy Korean Soba Noodles with Perilla Oil (Memil Guksu) Recipe
An easy summer favorite: Korean Soba Noodles, also called Memil Guksu, tossed with perilla oil! Fragrant and earthy perilla oil adds so much flavor to these simple cold noodles. Cook the noodles, drain the noodles, and then dress the noodles! A great main dish with a soft boiled egg. Or serve as an easy side with grilled meat.
Servings: 2
Calories: 564kcal
Equipment
- 1 Stock pot
- 1 Large colander
- 1 Large Bowl
Ingredients
- 200 grams Japanese Soba Noodles or Korean Memil Guksu
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Perilla oil (can be subbed with sesame oil)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1 chili pepper, minced (green, fresno, or jalapeno)
Garnish:
- 2 packets roasted seaweed snack (Gim) 1 per serving
- 2 soft boiled eggs 1 per serving
- sprinkle sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook noodles. Bring a large stock pot to boil over high heat. Add soba noodles/memil guksu and cook until cooked through but still slightly bouncy and chewy, about 5-6 minutes. (About 1 minute less than the package directions.) Drain, rinse in cold water, and set aside.
- Make sauce. In a large bowl, combine sauce ingredients: soy sauce, perilla oil, sugar, green onions, and chili pepper. Mix with a spoon.
- Dress noodles. Add cold, drained soba noodles to the sauce. Mix well with tongs, making sure the noodles are evenly coated.
- Garnish. Divide noodles evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with 1 package of roasted seaweed snack (gim), a soft boiled egg, and sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy immediately!
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Notes
PRO Tips:
- For extra chewy noodles: The Korean method for extra chewy noodles is to add a cup of cold water when the noodles come to a boil. And make sure to rinse well with cold water!
- Do not overcook the noodles. The texture is everything! Set a time for 1 minute less than the package cooking directions and check for texture before draining.
- Drain noodles well. Excess water can dilute the sauce.
- Freeze chilies. To keep chilies on hand, I store them in the freezer. They freeze well and keep a long time that way. Store in a ziploc baggie in the freezer. Rest for 1-2 minutes at room temperature before slicing.
- Add Gim right before serving. For best texture!
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1361mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 4mg