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Pyongyang Naengmyeon

Pyongyang's signature cold buckwheat noodles in icy beef-dongchimi broth.

Prep40 min
Cook10 min
Total50 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving525 kcal
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North KoreaMain courseHalal-friendlyDairy-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Buckwheat noodles (Pyongyang-style)400 g
  • Chilled beef and dongchimi broth1.5 L
  • Beef brisket, sliced200 g
  • Asian pear1/2
  • Cucumber1
  • Radish kimchi100 g
  • Boiled eggs2
  • Mustard and vinegarto serve

Method

  1. BrothMix chilled beef stock with dongchimi brine; chill until icy.
  2. NoodlesBoil buckwheat noodles; rinse in ice water.
  3. ServeTop with beef, pear, cucumber and egg; season with mustard and vinegar.

Nutrition per serving

Calories525 kcal
Protein28.7 g
Carbohydrates80.4 g
Fat13.7 g
Fibre11.4 g
Sugar4.9 g
Sodium1032 mg
Saturated fat4.6 g
Serving sizeabout 670 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Eggs, Mustard. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Pyongyang Naengmyeon take to make?

About 50 min in total: 40 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Pyongyang Naengmyeon?

About 525 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 670 g each.

Which allergens does Pyongyang Naengmyeon contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Eggs, Mustard. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Pyongyang Naengmyeon from?

Pyongyang Naengmyeon is a main course from North Korea. Pyongyang's signature cold buckwheat noodles in icy beef-dongchimi broth.

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