Pat Kalguksu (Red Bean Noodle Soup)
Serves 4 pat kalguksu with auto-scaling for smooth, perfectly thick red bean broth.
Instructions
- 1
Rinse beans, boil in 1L water for 10 minutes, discard the first boil, and rinse again.
- 2
Add 1.2L fresh water and simmer for 30 minutes until the beans are very soft.
- 3
Blend the cooked beans with broth until smooth, then strain to remove skins.
- 4
Bring the red bean liquid to a simmer, then stir in dissolved glutinous rice flour to thicken.
- 5
Season with salt and sugar, then simmer 5 more minutes to settle the flavor.
- 6
Cook noodles separately for 4–5 minutes, rinse, place in bowls, and pour over the red bean soup.
- 7
Top with chestnuts and pine nuts for a nutty finish.
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