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A Plate & A Glass

Dongchimi Guksu

동치미국수
Dong-chi-mi Guk-su

Noodles in tangy radish-water kimchi

About the dish

Winter noodles in refreshing dongchimi broth. Dongchimi-guksu is somen twirled into icy dongchimi broth. Cool and clean, it was a delicacy enjoyed in a warm room in winter.

Key ingredient

Radish (mu) — the diastase enzyme in its root aids digestion; drinking radish-boiled water eases coughs and sore throat; radish has a supporting effect that helps support wellness around food poisoning. In season November; mainly from Gangwon.

Ingredients

Main: somen noodles, dongchimi broth, dongchimi radish, cucumber, boiled egg · Seasoning: vinegar, sugar, chili powder

Simple recipe

  1. Chill the dongchimi broth.
  2. Cook the somen and rinse in cold water.
  3. Bowl the noodles and pour over the dongchimi broth.
  4. Julienne dongchimi radish and cucumber and add on top.
  5. Serve cold with a little ice.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Gongjualbam Wangbamju
Sagogyangjojang · South Chungcheong · ABV 6%

Gongjualbam Wangbamju (Sagogyangjojang, South Chungcheong) — a cloudy rice makgeolli at 6% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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