Refreshing and Sweet-Sour Watermelon Noodles: A Summer Delight
Refreshing and Sweet-Sour Watermelon Noodles: A Summer Delight
A Perfectly Refreshing Summer Dish: Watermelon Noodle Recipe
Introducing a special summer delicacy that offers both coolness and tanginess – Watermelon Noodles! The harmonious blend of the sweet and sour broth with the crisp kimchi will stimulate your appetite and invigorate your body, tired from the heat. This is a delicious recipe that anyone can easily follow at home with simple ingredients.
Watermelon Noodle Ingredients- 500g ripe watermelon (weight after removing rind and seeds)
- 3 Tbsp cold radish kimchi brine
- 2 Tbsp spicy and sweet gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp regular soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 1 Tbsp sugar (for sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (for tanginess)
- 2 pinches of salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (crushed or ground, for aroma)
- 100g radish kimchi (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 hard-boiled egg (for garnish)
- 100g somyeon noodles (for 1 serving)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully peel off the tough outer rind of the watermelon. If there are many seeds, it’s best to remove them as well for a cleaner broth flavor. If removing seeds is difficult, you can strain the mixture later.
Step 2
Cut the rind- and seed-removed watermelon into manageable pieces, about 2-3 cm in size. It’s important to cut them into appropriate sizes for easy blending in the mixer. Adjust the size based on your blender’s capacity.
Step 3
Place all the cut watermelon into the blender. Ensure it blends smoothly without any lumps, just using the watermelon. If needed, you can add a tiny splash of water, but the watermelon’s own juice should suffice.
Step 4
Transfer the smoothly blended watermelon into a large bowl. This step prepares the watermelon puree, which will form the base of your noodle broth.
Step 5
To the blended watermelon in the bowl, add 3 tablespoons of cold radish kimchi brine for a refreshing taste, 2 tablespoons of gochujang for a spicy-sweet flavor, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for savory depth, 1 tablespoon of sugar for sweetness, and 1 tablespoon of vinegar for tanginess. Finally, add 2 pinches of salt for seasoning and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Stir everything well until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the sugar or vinegar according to your preference.
Step 6
Chop the radish kimchi into bite-sized pieces for garnish. If they are too long, they might be difficult to eat, so cutting them to about 1-2 cm lengths is recommended.
Step 7
Cut the hard-boiled egg in half to prepare it as a garnish. Placing it on top will make the dish look even more appealing.
Step 8
To achieve a chewy texture, boil the somyeon noodles in plenty of boiling water. Refer to the cooking time indicated on the noodle package, but if you prefer a chewier bite, you can cook them about 30 seconds less.
Step 9
Once the noodles are cooked, rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to prevent sticking. This process makes the noodles firmer and perfectly chilled, ideal for the watermelon broth.
Step 10
In a large serving bowl, add plenty of ice. Then, place the drained, chilled somyeon noodles attractively on top of the ice. The visual itself is refreshing.
Step 11
Finally, pour the chilled watermelon broth you prepared in step 4 generously over the noodles. Top with the chopped radish kimchi and the halved hard-boiled egg. Your delicious, sweet-and-sour watermelon noodles are now ready to be enjoyed! Enjoy your meal!
