There is no need for additional salt due to the combination of cool seafood broth and fragrant perilla seeds.
Calories
255kcal
Carbs
37.4g
Protein
7.7g
Fat
8.3g
Sodium
76.5mg
Ingredients
Others
Flour(100g), Starch Powder(10g), Cooking Oil(10g), Salt(0.2g) Egg(50g), Zucchini(20g), Red Chili(10g), Perilla Seed Powder(30g) - Broth : Dried Shrimp(10g), Anchovy(20g), Onion(20g), Kelp(10g) Garlic(10g), Radish(50g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- KelpDried kelp — sold as 'dashima' at Korean markets or as 'kombu' at Japanese and health-food stores.
- RadishKorean radish (mu) is at Korean markets; daikon from any Asian grocery is the closest everyday swap.
- ZucchiniKorean zucchini (aehobak) is sweeter with thinner skin; regular zucchini works fine in most dishes.
- Starch PowderPotato starch is at most supermarkets near the flours. Cornstarch swaps 1:1 for thickening and coating.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsEgg
- Rich in protein (13g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.32mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Zucchini
- Rich in vitamin C (40mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in calcium (61mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Red Chili
- Rich in iron (8.5mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in vitamin B2 (0.24mg) — supports energy metabolism and healthy skin
Dried Shrimp
- Rich in protein (20g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (2.7mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
Anchovy
- Rich in protein (20g) — used to build and maintain muscle and body tissue
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Radish
- Rich in vitamin C (12mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Add starch, cooking oil, salt, egg, and water to the flour and knead.
🔍Put the mixed flour dough in plastic and let it age.
🔍Add dried shrimp, anchovy with head and innards removed, onion, kelp, radish, and whole garlic to the pot and boil, then strain the broth through cheesecloth.
🔍Cut the pumpkin into half-moon shapes and diagonally cut the red chili.
🔍Add perilla powder to the prepared broth and boil.
🔍Roll the aged flour (②) thin to make kalguksu noodles, bring the prepared broth (⑤) to a boil, add the noodles and pumpkin and boil, then add red chili and boil once more to finish.