Foryoueats: Icy-Cold Korean Cucumber Soup (Oi Naengguk) Recipe

Foryoueats: Icy-Cold Korean Cucumber Soup (Oi Naengguk) Recipe

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This Korean cucumber soup is a refreshing and icy-cold dish perfect for hot summer days. Made with fresh cucumbers, garlic, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, this soup is bursting with flavor. Topped with...

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Cooking tools:

  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Spoon
  • Serving bowl
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • One 1-pound (500g) cucumber, preferably Korean or English (about 8 to 10 inches/20 to 25cm long
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 1/4 cups (500ml) cold water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Joseon ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Korean yangjo vinegar (brown rice vinegar)
  • Kosher salt
  • 18 ounces ice cubes (500g; the equivalent of 2 1/4 cups/500ml water frozen into cubes)
  • 1 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds

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