Dotori Guksu (Acorn Noodle Soup)

🛒 Ingredients

• Dry Acorn Noodles (Dotori Guksu) 50 g · 180 kcal
• Water 200 g · 0 kcal
• Soy Sauce 15 g · 10 kcal
• Rice Vinegar 5 g · 1 kcal
• Sesame Oil 5 g · 45 kcal
• Toasted Sesame Seeds 2 g · 11 kcal
• Cucumber 50 g · 8 kcal
• Napa Cabbage Kimchi 50 g · 15 kcal
• Green Onion 10 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Boil the dry acorn noodles in a pot of salted water according to package instructions, usually for 3-5 minutes, until tender but still chewy. Drain thoroughly and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch; set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the cold broth; chill in the refrigerator.
3. Prepare the garnishes by julienning the cucumber, chopping the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slicing the green onion.
4. To serve, place the rinsed acorn noodles into a serving bowl. Pour the chilled broth over the noodles, then arrange the julienned cucumber, kimchi, and sliced green onion on top.
5. Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately for a refreshing and flavorful meal.