Homemade 굴칼국수 (oyster kalguksu – knife-cut noodles). My first attempt! (plus homemade mak-kimchi)

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   krntr23 2 years ago

   Here’s the video, if you’re curious how I made it (and if you want to see me screw up the noodles 4 times): [https://youtu.be/W8fvo9j6MJE?si=eBBFcLX190wN0PLZ](https://youtu.be/W8fvo9j6MJE?si=eBBFcLX190wN0PLZ)

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   Oyster Kalguksu – 굴칼국수

   INGREDIENTS

   knife-cut noodles:

   – Flour – 2 cups

   – water – ½ cup

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   stock:

   – dried shrimps – a handful

   – green onion – a couple of stalks (white parts only)

   – mushrooms of your choosing – a handful

   – minced garlic – 2 tsp

   – water – 4 cups

   – salt – 1 large pinch

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   main soup:

   – oysters (washed & drained) – 1 cup

   – minced garlic – 1 tbsp

   – courgette (chopped into matchsticks) – 1 cup

   – mushrooms – 1 handful

   – soup soy sauce – 1 tbsp

   – green onion (thinly sliced for garnish) – 2/3 cup

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   RECIPE

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   Knife-cut noodles (see video for me messing this bit up repeatedly ><):

   1. Combine flour and water

   2. knead into a dough

   3. let sit, covered, for at least 20 minutes

   4. roll dough into a thing sheet, about 2mm

   5. cover both sides with extra flour

   6. fold twice, then slice into thin strips

   7. lightly sprinkle with a bit more flour

   8. blanch in boiling water for around a minute

   9. rinse under cold water and set aside

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   Stock:

   1. combine all ingredients in a pot

   2. bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes

   3. drain stock through a sieve (optional cheese cloth for extra clear stock)

   4. place stock back on the stove in a fresh pot for the next stage

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   Oyster Kalguksu:

   1. bring stock back up to heat

   2. add the remaining garlic, courgette, mushrooms and soy sauce

   3. simmer for 5 minutes

   4. add noodles and oysters

   5. cook for 2 minutes

   6. season with salt to taste (if needed)

   7. add green onion for garnish

   8. serve with kimchi

   9. EAT IT.