Korean Buckwheat Noodle Salad
Buckwheat noodles are boiled and rinsed in cold water to lock in their earthy flavor and springy bite, then tossed with julienned cucumber, red cabbage, and carrot for color and crunch. The dressing builds on gochujang and vinegar for a spicy-sour backbone, with soy sauce and sesame oil adding savory depth underneath. Thorough rinsing removes surface starch so the noodles stay separate and the dressing coats each strand evenly. Served chilled, the salad works as a light standalone meal in warm weather, refreshing enough to stimulate appetite without weighing you down.
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Instructions
- 1
Cook noodles per package, rinse cold, and drain.
- 2
Julienne cucumber, cabbage, and carrot.
- 3
Whisk gochujang, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 4
Toss noodles and vegetables with the dressing.
- 5
Chill for 5 minutes and serve cold.
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