Kongguksu (Korean Cold Soy Milk Noodles)
Cold, creamy, nutty soy milk broth over silky noodles with cucumber and tomato, a cooling summer lunch.
- Time25 min plus chilling
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Whisk the soya milk, tahini, salt and sugar together until smooth. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or add the ice cubes to serve very cold.
- 2
Bring a large pan of water to the boil. Cook the somen noodles for 2 to 3 minutes, or as the packet says.
2 min 30 s - 3
Drain the noodles and rinse well under cold running water, rubbing gently with your hands to remove starch. Drain again.
- 4
Divide the noodles between two deep bowls. Pour the cold soy broth around them and add the ice cubes.
- 5
Top with the cucumber, tomato and sesame seeds, then drizzle with the sesame oil. Eat straight away.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.