⏱️Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 4 mins | Total: 9 mins
🥢 Introduction
Some days you just want something quick and satisfying. This simple Korean soy sauce noodle dish is exactly that. It only takes a few minutes to make, but the flavor is surprisingly rich thanks to garlic, sesame oil, and a runny egg yolk on top.
I like making this when I don’t have much time but still want something comforting. It’s one of those recipes that feels almost too simple, yet somehow tastes incredibly good. If you have noodles, soy sauce, and an egg, you’re basically ready to go.
🛒 Ingredients
✔ 1 serving somyeon (thin Korean wheat noodles)
✔ 2 tbsp soy sauce
✔ 1 tbsp minced garlic
✔ 1 tbsp sesame oil
✔ 1 tbsp sugar
✔ 1 tbsp vinegar
✔ 1 egg yolk
✔ 1 green chili, sliced
✔ 1 sheet roasted seaweed (nori), crumbled
✔ sesame seeds (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the somyeon according to the package instructions (about 3–4 minutes).
Step 2
Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold running water to remove excess starch. Drain well.
Step 3
Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1 tbsp vinegar in a bowl to make the sauce.
Pour the sauce over the noodles.
Step 4
Top with sliced green chili, roasted seaweed (nori), and a raw egg yolk.
Step 5
Mix everything together just before eating and enjoy.
🍽️ Serving Tips
✔ Mix the noodles well so the egg yolk and sauce coat every strand.
✔ Add extra roasted seaweed or sesame seeds for more flavor.
✔ If you like a little spice, add more sliced green chili.
✔ This noodle dish tastes best right after mixing.
💡 Additional Notes
✔ Rinsing the noodles in cold water helps remove excess starch and keeps the noodles from getting sticky.
✔ Make sure to drain the noodles well so the sauce doesn’t get diluted.
✔ If you don’t have somyeon, other thin wheat noodles can work as well.
✔ Adjust the soy sauce to taste if you prefer a lighter flavor.
❓ FAQ
Q. What is somyeon?
A. Somyeon is a type of thin Korean wheat noodle. It is usually served in hot broth or in cold dishes, especially during the summer. The noodles are very thin and cook quickly, and they are commonly used in Korean soups or mixed with sauces and vegetables.
Q. Is this a cold noodle dish?
A. Yes. The noodles are rinsed in cold water, so the dish is usually served at room temperature.
Q. Can I use other noodles instead of somyeon?
A. Yes. Other thin wheat noodles or even angel hair pasta can work.
Q. Why do I need to rinse the noodles in cold water?
A. Rinsing removes excess starch and helps keep the noodles from getting sticky.
Q. Can I adjust the sauce to taste?
A. Yes. You can reduce the soy sauce slightly if you prefer a lighter flavor.
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