Ganjang Guksu (간장국수) is a simple Korean noodle dish tossed with a savory-sweet soy sauce.
My mom often made these when we hadn’t gone grocery shopping, and years later I did the same while living in the U.S.
Ingredients
Method
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- Finish with serving instructions and any final seasoning or garnish.
Yunnie’s Tips
- When washing the noodles, rub them between your hands like you’re hand-washing laundry for 1-2 minutes. This removes excess starch from the noodles.
- If you don’t have gochugaru, you can skip it, or add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a similar gentle heat.
- Don’t skip the kimchi. A bite of kimchi on the side makes the noodles taste even better.
From Yunnie’s Table
Ganjang guksu was one of those everyday meals in our house. My mom would make it for a quick weekend lunch when we hadn’t gone grocery shopping or it was too hot to cook.
When I first moved to the U.S. as a student, I didn’t have a car, so I could only shop at the regular grocery store within walking distance. Whenever I missed Korean food, I made ganjang guksu because I could find everything I needed there.
I still make it for the same reasons. It’s easy, affordable, and familiar. Maybe you have a meal like that, too. Something you make when there’s not much in the fridge and you just need an easy meal.
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Korean Soy Sauce Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp soy sauce yangjo-ganjang
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp gochugaru Korean red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 100 g somyeon thin wheat noodles
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 pack gim seasoned seaweed
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the noodles. Gently stir to loosen them.
- When the water starts to boil over, add a splash of cold water. Repeat this until they are cooked.
- Once the noodles are fully cooked, rinse them under cold water to remove the starch.
- Drain well and shake off any excess water.
- In a mixing bowl, add the noodles and all the seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
- Crush the roasted seaweed and sprinkle it on top.
- Finish with a raw egg yolk or a soft-fried egg — whichever you prefer.
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