Refreshing and Tangy Cucumber Cold Soup (Oi Naengguk)
Refreshing and Tangy Cucumber Cold Soup (Oi Naengguk)
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Cucumbers, when consumed with vinegar, are excellent at helping to eliminate toxins and waste products from the body, significantly aiding in reducing swelling. This recipe leverages the benefits of cucumbers and vinegar to create a perfectly chilled and delicious cold soup that also promotes well-being. It’s the ideal choice to awaken your appetite, especially on hot summer days when you might feel uninspired to eat.
Main Ingredients- 1 fresh cucumber
- 1 handful dried seaweed (approx. 5g)
- 1/2 sweet onion
- 1 red chili pepper for color
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
Sweet and Sour Broth Ingredients- 1/2 tablespoon fine salt
- 1/2 tablespoon savory tuna extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 500ml cold water
- 1/2 tablespoon fine salt
- 1/2 tablespoon savory tuna extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 500ml cold water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, take a handful of dried seaweed and soak it in lukewarm water for about 10 minutes until it becomes soft and rehydrated. Once rehydrated, drain the seaweed thoroughly by squeezing out excess water.
Step 2
Wash the fresh cucumber thoroughly and julienne it into thin strips. In a bowl, combine the julienned cucumber with 1/3 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic. Gently mix them together and let them marinate for a short while. This step helps maintain the cucumber’s crispiness and allows it to absorb flavor.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious cold soup broth. Lightly preheat a pot over low heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of tuna extract and let it lightly stick to the bottom of the pot to deepen its flavor. Then, pour in 500ml of cold water.
Step 4
To the pot with water, add 1/2 tablespoon of fine salt and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off the heat. Finally, stir in 4 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Adding vinegar after turning off the heat preserves its fresh flavor and aroma. Your flavorful broth is now ready.
Step 5
Finally, combine all the prepared ingredients. In a serving bowl, arrange the marinated julienned cucumber, the squeezed rehydrated seaweed, thinly sliced onion, and finely chopped red chili pepper. Pour the chilled broth generously over the ingredients. Your refreshing and delightful Cucumber Cold Soup is ready to be enjoyed immediately!
