Refreshing Cucumber Cold Soup (Oi Naengguk)
Simple and Delicious Oi Naengguk Recipe for Summer (Easy Cold Soup Broth)
As the humid and hot summer days wear you down, leading to fatigue and loss of appetite, we bring you a sweet, sour, and refreshing Oi Naengguk to revive your senses. Enjoy a healthy meal with this revitalizing summer delicacy that perfectly complements any dish.
Main Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1/4 medium onion
- 1 Korean chili pepper (Cheongyang chili)
- 1/2 red chili pepper
- 8 ice cubes
Sweet & Sour Cold Soup Broth- 600ml water
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1 tsp roasted salt (or sea salt)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 600ml water
- 4 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp tuna extract (or fish sauce)
- 1 tsp roasted salt (or sea salt)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (Maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumber thoroughly and thinly julienne it. Thinly julienne the onion as well. Finely chop the Cheongyang chili pepper and red chili pepper for color and a hint of spice.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine 600ml of water with 4 Tbsp of vinegar, 2 Tbsp of tuna extract, 1 tsp of roasted salt, 2 Tbsp of plum extract, and 1 Tbsp of sugar. Whisk everything together until the salt and sugar are completely dissolved, creating the base for your broth. (Set aside the sesame oil and sesame seeds for now.)
Step 3
Add the julienned cucumber and onion, along with the chopped chili peppers, to the broth mixture. Sprinkle in 1 tsp of toasted sesame seeds for an aromatic finish. Gently mix all the ingredients together. For best results, cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the soup to chill thoroughly.
Step 4
Just before serving, add 8 ice cubes to the chilled soup and stir well. This will make the soup extra refreshing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, adding a little more vinegar, salt, or sugar to suit your preference. Your delicious and cooling Oi Naengguk is ready to be enjoyed!
