Kong Guksu (콩국수) by @fitgreenmind

15 min
Easy

2 servings

🍜

200 g

Noodles

🧊

150 g

Firm Tofu

🥜

15 ml

Peanut Butter

🌾

15 ml

Roasted Sesame Seeds

🍬

10 ml

Sugar

🧂

2 g

Salt

🥛

250 ml

Soy Milk

🥒

100 g

Cucumber

🌾

Sesame Seeds

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/7

    Bring water to a boil on the stovetop, then cook the noodles according to the package directions.

    noodles
    🥣mixing bowl

  2. Step 2/7

    Drain the cooked noodles in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water until completely chilled.

    noodles
    🫗colander

  3. Step 3/7

    Add 150 g firm tofu, 1 tablespoon peanut butter, 1 tablespoon roasted sesame seeds, 2 teaspoons sugar, salt, and 250 ml soy milk to a blender.

    firm tofu
    peanut butter
    roasted sesame seeds
    sugar
    salt
    soy milk
    🥄measuring spoons
    🥛measuring cup

  4. Step 4/7

    Blend the tofu mixture until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.

    firm tofu
    peanut butter
    roasted sesame seeds
    sugar
    salt
    soy milk

  5. Step 5/7

    Slice 100 g cucumber into thin julienne strips using a chef's knife and cutting board.

    cucumber
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/7

    Divide the chilled noodles between 2 serving bowls and pour the creamy tofu soup over them.

    noodles
    firm tofu
    peanut butter
    roasted sesame seeds
    sugar
    salt
    soy milk
    🍜serving bowl

  7. Step 7/7

    Top each bowl with julienned cucumber and a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds, then serve cold.

    cucumber
    roasted sesame seeds
    🍜serving bowl

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Legumes, Soy products, Nuts, Spreads, Seeds, Sweeteners, Seasonings, Plant-based milk, Vegetables

Ingredients

Noodles, Firm tofu, Peanut butter, Roasted sesame seeds, Sugar, Salt, Soy milk, Cucumber, Sesame seeds

Allergens

Gluten, Soy, Peanuts, Sesame

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Pescatarian

Calories

485 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 22g, Carbohydrates: 63g, Fat: 17g, Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 300mg, Iron: 5mg, Potassium: 430mg, Sodium: 520mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 3mg, Vitamin K: 10mcg, Folate: 75mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Overall

15 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

7 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, colander, measuring spoons, measuring cup, serving bowl

Appliances

blender, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Noodle Dish, Cold Soup

Occasions

Lunch, Dinner, Summer, Hot Weather

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

Korean

Geographic

South Korea, East Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Chewy, Crisp, Cold

Flavors

Nutty, Savory, Mildly sweet, Sesame, Fresh

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave soy-based sauce out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 2 days (Store noodles and soup separately in airtight containers,Keep at or below 4°C / 40°F,Stir or blend the soup before serving), freezer : 30 days (Freeze the tofu soup only,Do not freeze cooked noodles or cucumber,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)