Korean Soybean Noodles (Kong Kook Su) Recipe

Korean Soybean Noodles (Kong Kook Su) Recipe

  • 1 cup dried soybeans
  • hot water to cover
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • sea salt to taste
  • 1 (9 ounce) package Korean noodles
  • 2 tomato wedges
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds, or to taste (optional)
  1. Place soybeans in a bowl; add enough hot water to cover. Soak soybeans for 1 to 2 hours; drain.
  2. Transfer soybeans to a pot and add enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Drain and rinse well under cold water.
  3. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add noodles and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain.
  4. Combine soybeans and 2 1/2 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. Add water or strain water until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Place noodles in a bowl and top with pureed soybeans, tomato, cucumber, and sesame seeds; season with salt.