Hearty Perilla Seed Noodle Soup
[Sarang Power Blog] Baek Jong-won Style Korean Home Cooking: Making Hearty Perilla Seed Noodle Soup!
Warming, healthy, and incredibly simple to make – this Perilla Seed Noodle Soup is perfect for cozying up! If you’re making this for the first time, be sure to follow the recipe’s ingredient quantities precisely. Once you’re comfortable, feel free to adjust them to your personal taste.
Ingredients- 1 Potato (medium-sized)
- 2 Shiitake Mushrooms
- 9 Cups Water (using a 180ml paper cup as a standard)
- 2 Servings Korean Noodle (Kalguksu noodles)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/4 Cup Fish Sauce
- 4-6 Tbsp Ground Perilla Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare one medium-sized potato. (If your potatoes are small, you can use two.)
Step 2
Peel the potato and slice it thinly into julienne strips, resembling noodles.
Step 3
Remove the stems from two shiitake mushrooms and julienne them, similar to how you prepared the potato.
Step 4
Measure out 9 cups of water using a standard 180ml paper cup. This is approximately 1.6 liters.
Step 5
Measure out 1/4 cup of fish sauce. This will add a savory depth and rich flavor to the broth.
Step 6
Pour the 9 cups of water into a wide pot and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 7
Once the water begins to boil, add both the julienned potato and shiitake mushrooms to the pot.
Step 8
As the vegetables cook and the water returns to a boil, get ready to add the kalguksu noodles.
Step 9
Take the 2 servings of kalguksu noodles and rinse them gently under cold water to remove excess starch. This step helps prevent the noodles from sticking together.
Step 10
Carefully add the rinsed noodles to the boiling broth. Be mindful to prevent them from clumping.
Step 11
Using chopsticks, gently loosen the noodles to ensure they don’t stick to each other. Stirring occasionally prevents them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 12
Once the noodles have cooked a bit, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. The garlic’s pungent aroma will enrich the soup’s flavor.
Step 13
Add the prepared 1/4 cup of fish sauce to season the soup. Keep in mind that the saltiness of fish sauce can vary by brand, so tasting and adjusting is recommended.
Step 14
Simmer the soup over medium heat until the noodles are tender and cooked through. Adjust the cooking time to achieve your desired noodle texture – chewy yet soft.
Step 15
When the noodles are almost cooked, add 4 tablespoons of ground perilla seeds. Start with 4 tablespoons and add another 1-2 tablespoons if you prefer a thicker consistency.
Step 16
After adding the perilla seeds, it’s crucial to stir continuously to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot, as they can easily burn or clump.
Step 17
Observe as the perilla seeds dissolve and the soup thickens to a rich consistency. Adjust the amount of perilla seeds to achieve your desired thickness. If it becomes too thick, you can add a little more water.
Step 18
And just like that, this flavorful and warming Perilla Seed Noodle Soup is simply finished!
Step 19
To serve, first carefully scoop out the noodles and vegetables into a serving bowl.
Step 20
Generously ladle the delicious, hot perilla seed broth over the noodles and vegetables.
Step 21
Presenting it beautifully in the bowl completes this delightful homemade Perilla Seed Noodle Soup! The deep, nutty flavor is truly exceptional. ♡
