Ganjang Guksu is a quick Korean noodle dish where thin somen noodles are tossed in a savory soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic coating with a kick of gochugaru. It comes together in minutes and requires only basic pantry staples.
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Cook somen noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package directions.
Drain the cooked noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, and gochugaru.
Whisk the sauce ingredients together until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Place the rinsed and drained noodles into a serving bowl.
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the noodles.
Using chopsticks, mix everything together until the noodles are evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
Store leftover dressed noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat gently with a splash of water or sesame oil.
Somen noodles are traditional and provide the right thin texture, but you can substitute with angel hair pasta or thin wheat noodles if needed.
Ganjang guksu can be served either way—toss the hot noodles with the sauce for a warm dish, or chill for a cold noodle meal.
The heat level depends on the amount of gochugaru used. Start with 1 tbsp and adjust to your preference.
Yes, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and gochugaru in advance and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Top with a soft-boiled egg, cucumber, green onions, pickled radish, or cooked protein like chicken or tofu.
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