Kalguksu (칼국수) — Knife-Cut Noodle Soup
Korean · East Asia
STOVETOP
7/10
Hand-cut wheat noodles in a milky anchovy-clam broth with zucchini — a rustic Korean comfort soup.
Why It Works
Hand-cut noodles have irregular thickness, creating varied textures in each bite; the anchovy-clam broth provides double-source umami (inosinate + glutamate synergy).
Key Ingredients
flour
dried anchovies
clams
zucchini
garlic
scallions
soy sauce
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