Cultural background
Somen can be enjoyed in various forms such as Janchi-guksu or Bibim-guksu, and is also used as a traditional festive food in Korea.
Similar dishes
Bibim Naengmyeon
비빔냉면 · bi-bim-naeng-myeon
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메밀국수 · memil-guksu
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Naengmyeon
냉면 · naengmyeon
A dish made with chewy noodles made from buckwheat, served in chilled broth with floating ice, enjoyed by mixing the noodles with Dongchimi (radish water kimchi) and meat broth (mul-naengmyeon). Adjust the flavor with mustard and vinegar to your liking, perfect for hot summer days and often enjoyed as a meal finish at a barbecue restaurant.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Boil water.
- 2Add somen to boiling water and cook until done.
- 3Rinse the cooked somen in cold water to drain.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for gluten-free diets as it contains wheat flour.
How to order
소면 주세요
So-myeon ju-se-yo
Please give me somen