Korean Kalguksu

Kalguksu is a Korean noodle soup that is known for its name, which means “knife-cut noodles”. It comes together with a comforting hot broth made from protein, veggies and Asian aromatics. You can vary this dish by adding different types of protein in the broth. For a vegetarian option, omit the protein when making the broth. Serve with the spicy sauce on top for extra flavor!

Korean Kalguksu

Course

Main Course
Prep time

15 Mins
cook time

15 Mins
servings

2
Author

@seasonedbyjin

Ingredients

Sauce:

3 tbsp chopped scallions
½ tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp Korean soy sauce
2 tbsp water
3 tsp Gochugaru red chili flakes
1 tsp roasted sesame seeds
2 tsp sesame oil
1 large egg
6 cups water

Dashi:

8 slices shiitake mushroom or 2 whole dehydrated
2 garlic cloves
8 large anchovies dehydrated
3” x 4” kelp dehydrated
1 pkg Lotus Foods Organic Traditional Pad Thai Rice Noodles
½ small zucchini julienned
2 baby carrots julienned
½ small onion sliced
2-3 tsp sea salt
1 pinch black pepper

Optional Garnish:

scallions chopped
seaweed flakes
sesame seeds

product used in the recipe

Organic Traditional Pad Thai Rice Noodles

1

Combine sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
2

Whisk egg and pan fry on a low heat. Slice thinly when cooled, set aside.
3

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add dashi ingredients to a large spice bag and drop into boiling water. Simmer for 5-10 mins then discard.
4

Add noodles into boiling water and cook for ~3 mins.
5

Add chopped veggies to pot and cook for an additional 2 mins. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6

Divide into serving bowls. Add egg, sauce and desired garnish, such as scallions and seaweed. Serve hot.