Gul Myeon

Gul Myeon is a refreshing Korean seafood dish that combines chewy wheat noodles with a spicy, tangy seafood broth. This dairy-free delight is perfect for hot summer days or any time you crave a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Wheat noodles - 200 grams
• Fresh oysters - 150 grams, shucked
• Seaweed (dried) - 10 grams, soaked and chopped
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Radish - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Green onion - 1 stalk, chopped for garnish
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the wheat noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool them down.
2. In a pot, combine the vegetable broth, minced garlic, gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the shucked oysters to the broth and cook for about 3-4 minutes until they are just cooked through.
4. In serving bowls, place a portion of the cooled noodles, then ladle the hot broth and oysters over the noodles.
5. Top with chopped seaweed, julienned cucumber, sliced radish, and garnish with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 850 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from oysters, promoting heart health.
• Contains antioxidants from seaweed, which can help reduce inflammation.

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