Kkotdeungchigi Guksu

About the dish

Kkotdeungchigi guksu is a Jeongseon mountain dish of thick buckwheat noodles — so springy that slurping them 'hits you on the nose,' which is how it got its name. A hardy specialty born of Gangwon's rugged highlands.

Key ingredient

Buckwheat (memil) — good for skin and weight, traditionally valued for supporting healthy circulation and easing hangovers, and supports liver and pancreas function. Peak in October, mainly from Jeju.

Ingredients

Main: buckwheat noodles, anchovy-kelp broth, kimchi, Korean squash, scallion, gim · Seasoning: soup soy sauce, minced garlic, chili flakes

Simple recipe

1. Knead buckwheat dough and cut it into thick noodles.
2. Make an anchovy-and-kelp broth.
3. Boil the noodles in the broth.
4. Top with kimchi and garnishes.
5. Keep the noodles extra-thick so they slap your nose as you slurp.

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