
Mackerel Naengmyeon
Icy buckwheat noodles with mackerel and pear — Korea's legendary cold summer bowl. Ready in 32 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Saltto taste
- Ginger3 cloves, smashed
- Soy Sauce2 tbsp
- Stock or Broth1.2 litres
- Noodles200 g
- Rice Vinegar2 tbsp
- Soba Noodles250 g
- Asian Pear1/2
- Perilla Leaveshandful
- Mackerel2 whole
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the stock with the garlic and ginger for 15 minutes to build a fragrant base, then season with the soy sauce and salt.
- 2
Cook the noodles separately so the broth stays clean, and divide them between deep bowls.
- 3
Cook the mackerel gently in the simmering broth until just done, then lift out and slice or portion.
- 4
Ladle the piping-hot broth over the noodles and arrange the mackerel on top.
- 5
Finish with perilla leaves, spring onions and a wedge of rice vinegar on the side.
Chef's tip
Let the dish rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving so the flavours settle.
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