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Mul-naengmyeon
Season cold broth with vinegar, sugar and soy. Taste: it should be tangy and lightly sweet. Chill with ice cubes.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Mul-naengmyeon take?
35 min all in โ 20 min prep, 15 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Eggs, Soy. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 1 tsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much vinegar?
2 tbsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tsp of Sugar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tsp of Soy sauce.
How much vinegar?
1 tsp (extra vinegar or mustard at the table, optional) of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
Naengmyeon noodles โ Soba. Wrong chew, right temperature. Call it a stand-in.
Any tips from this recipe?
Dongchimi (radish water kimchi) brine is the ideal broth if you ever make it. Leftover boiled brisket from yukgaejang is a luxury topping.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Leftover boiled brisket from yukgaejang is a luxury topping.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.