Apple Vinegar Spicy Mixed Noodles
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A spicy mixed noodle recipe featuring a natural sweetness from grated apples and the refreshing tang of apple vinegar.
- Apple vinegar and freshly grated apple add a natural, tangy sweetness to these spicy noodles.
- Grated fresh apple replaces sugar for natural sweetness
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Peel half an apple and grate it finely on a box grater so the juice and pulp remain together.
- 2 Combine the grated apple with 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, 3...
- 3 Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for 30 minutes so t...
A spicy mixed noodle recipe featuring a natural sweetness from grated apples and the refreshing tang of apple vinegar.
What Makes This Special
- Apple vinegar and freshly grated apple add a natural, tangy sweetness to these spicy noodles.
- Grated fresh apple replaces sugar for natural sweetness
- Sauce rested 30 minutes in the fridge mellows raw gochujang
- Starch rinsed off with cold water gives noodles a springy bite
Instructions
- 1
Peel half an apple and grate it finely on a box grater so the juice and pulp remain together.
- 2
Combine the grated apple with 3 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp red pepper flakes, 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp oligodang syrup, and 0.5 tbsp minced garlic, and stir until uniform.
- 3
Transfer the sauce to a sealed container and refrigerate for 30 minutes so the apple's acidity blends with the gochujang and deepens the flavor.
- 4
Cook 200g somyeon in boiling water for 3 minutes until translucent, then drain and rub vigorously under cold water to remove starch, and drain in a colander.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles and the chilled sauce, add 1 tbsp sesame oil, and toss gently with chopsticks until the sauce coats every strand without breaking the noodles.
- 6
Plate neatly, halve the hard-boiled egg and place it on top, then finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
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