Pyongyang Naengmyeon
The cold noodle of Pyongyang: naengmyeon — long buckwheat noodles in an icy, tangy beef (or dongchimi) broth with pear, cucumber, egg and mustard — the North's most famous dish, served at the legendary Okryu-gwan restaurant.
What it is
The cold noodle of Pyongyang: naengmyeon — long buckwheat noodles in an icy, tangy beef (or dongchimi) broth with pear, cucumber, egg and mustard — the North's most famous dish, served at the legendary Okryu-gwan restaurant. Ingredients: buckwheat-starch noodles, beef/dongchimi broth (chilled), sliced beef, Korean pear, cucumber, boiled egg, mustard, vinegar. Recipe: 1) Chill the broth until nearly slushy. 2) Cook noodles; rinse cold. 3) Assemble with the garnishes in a steel bowl. 4) Season at the table with vinegar and mustard (scissors cut the noodles). Serve: as the prestige dish of Pyongyang — summit diplomacy made it famous worldwide in 2018. Flavor: icy, tangy, subtle. History: naengmyeon is a Joseon-era winter dish of the north; Pyongyang's version is the reference standard (documented via official menus and defector accounts). See also: Kimchi (Northern Style), Pyongyang Onban.
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