Maangchi's Spicy Whelks with Noodles
Creator's verified 2023 video of the same whelk dish
Official cooking video · Maangchi · YOUTUBEKorean Spicy Canned Whelks with Somyeon (2 Servings)
Pre-cooked canned whelks and crisp vegetables in a spicy, sweet-sour Korean dressing, served over cold wheat noodles.
Ingredients
servings: 2 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Slice scallion and onion, soak in cold water for 10–20 minutes, rinse and drain. Cut cucumber, pear and optional green chili.
- 02
Mix garlic, ginger, gochugaru, gochujang, vinegar, rice syrup, soy sauce and salt. Reduce chilies for a milder but different-tasting sauce.
- 03
Do not use a bulging or damaged can. Confirm the whelks are pre-cooked, drain, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 04
Cook 170 g somyeon per the package (around 3 minutes in the source); rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
- 05
Toss whelks, cucumber, onion, scallion, optional chili and sesame oil in the dressing, arrange beside noodles, and top with pear and sesame seeds.
- 06
Divide the noodles and whelk salad among plates, mix and eat promptly; do not leave at room temperature for long.
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Before you cook
Use fully cooked canned whelks in intact cans. Check mollusk, wheat, soy and sesame allergens, rinse produce, and serve promptly or refrigerate.
Allergens: 골뱅이(연체동물), 밀(소면), 대두(간장·고추장), 참깨
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