Easy Kongguksu (Korean Cold Soy Noodles)

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Korean

Prep Time: 15

Chill in the fridge: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings: servings

Calories: 623kcal

Author: Marvellina

Make refreshing Korean kongguksu the easy way with tofu and soy milk. This creamy, nutty cold noodle soup comes together without soaking or cooking soybeans.

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Equipment

Vitamix Blender

Ingredients

For the cold soup:

400 g tofu you can use firm or soft
500 g unsweetened soy milk
240 g water plus more as needed
2 Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds
1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter I used 2 Tbsp
¼ tsp fine sea salt or to taste
1 tsp sugar

For noodles:

250 g dried somen noodles

Serve with:

1 large tomato
1 large cucumber seeded and cut into 3-inch thin strips
3 Tbsp Toasted white sesame seeds
3 Hard-boiled eggs or soft-boiled eggs
Toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Use a high-speed blender for a smooth creamy soup
Add tofu, soy milk, water, toasted white sesame seeds, peanut butter, salt, and sugar in a blender. Blend on high speed until it is smooth and creamy. The texture should be medium thick. If you prefer thinner texture, you can add a bit more water to the consistency you like. Thinner consistency may yield more servings too. I prefer not too thin and not to thick
I transfer this to a a large jar or two large jars (if can't fit into one) and let it chill in the fridge. You can use it right away too, but I really like the soup to be cold.

You can prepare the soup ahead up to this point and keep it chilled in the fridge for 3-4 days

Cook the noodles:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the instructions in the package. Rinse with cold water thoroughly to stop the cooking process and to rinse off any excess starches

Assembling:

Portion the noodles into individual large serving bowl. Pour the cold soup over the noodles. Arrange a few slices of tomatoes, some cucumber strips, one boiled egg, and sprinkle on some toasted white sesame seeds. Drizzle a bit of toasted sesame oil if you like
You can also add some ice cubes to make it extra refreshing.

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