Korean
Memil Guksu
“Earthy buckwheat noodles accompanied by tender slices of pork belly, swimming in a savory broth laced with garlic and soy.”
Medium1.5 hours
Where it comes from
Memil Guksu is a testament to Jeju's resourceful use of buckwheat, popularized during times of rice scarcity and embodying the island's resilience.
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How it's made
- 1
Mix buckwheat flour with wheat flour and water to form a dough.
- 2
Roll out the dough and cut into thin noodles.
- 3
Boil the noodles until they are cooked through.
- 4
Sauté slices of pork belly with minced garlic until golden.
- 5
Prepare a broth by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper.
- 6
Serve noodles in the broth, topped with pork, sesame seeds, and scallions.
