{"id":"recipe_ae1d636117","slug":"naengmyeon-korean-cold-buckwheat-noodles","title":"Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles)","description":"A refreshing and savory Korean summer staple consisting of thin buckwheat noodles served in a chilled, tangy beef broth topped with crisp cucumber, sweet Korean pear, and a boiled egg.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":40,"totalMinutes":60,"activeMinutes":30},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"300g dried buckwheat noodles (naengmyeon)","name":"Buckwheat Noodles","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10.6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"naengmyeon style","group":"Noodles","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"200g beef brisket","name":"Beef Brisket","quantity":200,"unit":"g","usQuantity":7,"usUnit":"oz","form":"brisket","notes":"for broth and topping","group":"Broth Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1.5 liters water","name":"Water","quantity":1.5,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"quart","form":"","notes":"","group":"Broth Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 cloves garlic","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"peeled","group":"Broth Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 small onion","name":"Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"halved","notes":"small","group":"Broth Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"2 tbsp soy sauce","name":"Soy Sauce","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"soup soy sauce if available","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"3 tbsp rice vinegar","name":"Rice Vinegar","quantity":45,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 tbsp sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":12,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 hard-boiled egg","name":"Egg","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"boiled","notes":"halved","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1/2 cucumber, julienned","name":"Cucumber","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.8,"usUnit":"oz","form":"julienned","notes":"","group":"Toppings","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/4 Korean pear, sliced","name":"Korean Pear","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"Toppings","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large pot, combine beef brisket, 1.5 liters (1.6 qt) of water, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 40 minutes until the beef is tender.","group":"Preparation","title":"Combine beef brisket, 1.5 liters of water, onion, and garlic","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Remove the beef and aromatics. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve. Let the beef cool, then slice thinly into bite-sized pieces for topping.","group":"Preparation","title":"Remove the beef and aromatics","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Season the strained broth with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Mix well and place in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill until very cold or slightly icy.","group":"Broth Chilling","title":"Season the strained broth","timerMinutes":30,"sourceTitle":"Broth Chilling"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Cook the buckwheat noodles in boiling water according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes). Immediately rinse thoroughly in ice-cold water until the noodles feel firm and are no longer starchy. Drain well.","group":"Noodles","title":"Cook the buckwheat noodles","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Noodles"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the noodles in serving bowls. Arrange the sliced beef, cucumber, pear, and half a boiled egg on top. Pour the chilled broth over the noodles and serve immediately.","group":"Assembly","title":"Place the noodles","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"For the most authentic experience, chill the broth in the freezer until it becomes slightly slushy. If you cannot find Korean pear, a sweet Bosc or Asian pear works well.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Large pot","Fine-mesh sieve","Mixing bowls"],"diet":["dairy_free","high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","soy","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Broth can be made 2 days in advance and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store broth and toppings separately. Noodles should be consumed immediately after cooking.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold; do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ae1d636117%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e0449ceb-548e-4ad4-8537-989d2c33f581","imageAlt":"Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["cold noodles","buckwheat","korean food","summer recipe","refreshing"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Naengmyeon (Korean Cold Buckwheat Noodles)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:15:42.121Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:15:42.121Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. These rice noodle rolls are steamed to perfection and typically filled with succulent shrimp or savory pork, then finished with a sweetened soy sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":25},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Cantonese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["dairy_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_5bd7d18ba8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=95ae143d-b901-4366-9657-7aa0c5bdad41","imageAlt":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun) — recipe cover","tags":["dim sum","cantonese","rice noodles","steamed","shrimp","chinese breakfast"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_8c98f14ca2","slug":"classic-fried-rice-chaofan","title":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn)","description":"A quick, savory, and satisfying East Asian staple featuring fluffy rice stir-fried with eggs, crisp vegetables, and a touch of soy sauce.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["main","side"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","nut_free","high_protein"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8c98f14ca2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=a9bd1aca-9eb5-41e5-8730-eac0148bdba5","imageAlt":"Classic Fried Rice (Chǎofàn) — recipe cover","tags":["fried-rice","quick","easy","leftover-rice","chinese-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7d0223495d","slug":"classic-japanese-udon-soup","title":"Classic Japanese Udon Soup","description":"A comforting, traditional East Asian noodle soup featuring thick, chewy udon noodles in a delicate, savory dashi broth.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["dairy_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7d0223495d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=b95b3407-aaaf-4a90-8153-c9dccf8a4049","imageAlt":"Classic Japanese Udon Soup — recipe cover","tags":["udon","noodles","soup","quick","comfort food","japanese"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5}]}