North Korean cuisine is not well-known or widely documented, and access to authentic North Korean recipes is limited. However, here is a recipe for a dish that is said to be popular in North Korea:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package of naengmyeon noodles (buckwheat noodles)
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tbsp of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp of gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 cucumber, julienned
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
- 1 pear, julienned
- Ice cubes
RECIPE
- Cook the naengmyeon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold running water until the noodles are cool.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and gochujang to make the sauce.
- Divide the cooked noodles between two bowls. Pour the sauce over the noodles.
- Top each bowl with the julienned cucumber, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and julienned pear.
- Add a few ice cubes to each bowl to keep the noodles cold.
- Serve immediately.