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Korean Noodles Cooking Guide (국수삶기)
Category: Korean Home Cooking🕒 10 mins🍽️ 1 servings
From my kitchen
How I cook this at home
I keep this recipe practical for everyday cooking: clear steps, linked ingredients, and small notes from my kitchen so you can make it realistically in Germany too.
My notes for this recipe
Korean thin noodles (somyeon) or medium noodles (jungmyeon) are staples in many dishes. Once boiled, they can be used for a variety of meals like bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), banquet noodles, or stir-fried squid with noodles. Here's a simple guide to cooking them perfectly.
Quick tips
- Read the ingredients and steps once before you start.
- Prepare the sauce, vegetables, and toppings first so cooking feels calmer.
- Adjust the final flavor gently with soy sauce, salt, sugar, or sesame oil.
How I cook it
Boil Water: Add 1L of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
Tip: Unlike pasta, no salt is added to the water.
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Cook the Noodles: Add the noodles to boiling water.Cook the Noodles: Add the noodles to boiling water.
Somyeon: 3 minutes 30 seconds–4 minutes
Jungmyeon: 4–5 minutes
Tip: Set a timer to avoid overcooking.
Manage the Foam: As the noodles cook, foam may rise and overflow.
Add about 1/3 cup of water to calm the foam.
This also helps maintain a firm texture in the noodles.
Rinse the Noodles: Drain the cooked noodles and rinse them under cold running water twice.
This removes excess starch and improves texture.
Serve and Enjoy: Use the prepared noodles in various dishes like banquet noodles or stir-fried recipes.
Small notes
Boil Water: Add 1L of water to a pot and bring it to a boil.
Tip: Unlike pasta, no salt is added to the water.
Cook the Noodles: Add the noodles to boiling water.
Somyeon: 3 minutes 30 seconds–4 minutes
Jungmyeon: 4–5 minutes
Tip: Set a timer to avoid overcooking.
Manage the Foam: As the noodles cook, foam may rise and overflow.
Add about 1/3 cup of water to calm the foam.
This also helps maintain a firm texture in the noodles.
Rinse the Noodles: Drain the cooked noodles and rinse them under cold running water twice.
This removes excess starch and improves texture.
Serve and Enjoy: Use the prepared noodles in various dishes like banquet noodles or stir-fried recipes.
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Small questions that often come up
Can beginners make this recipe?
Yes. Read through the steps once and prepare the ingredients first. That makes the recipe much easier to follow.
Where can I find Korean ingredients?
Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, and larger supermarkets with an Asian section are usually the easiest places to start.