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Creamy, spicy, and ultra-refreshing — these Korean-style cold soy milk noodles are loaded with crunchy veggies, crisp shallots, and a zesty chili crisp finish. A perfect plant-based meal for warm weather.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Korean
Servings 2
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Soy Broth:

  • 1½ cups unsweetened soy milk preferably thick and creamy
  • 1 tsp white miso paste
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • Pinch of salt to taste

For the Noodles:

  • 200 g 7 oz wheat, udon, or somen noodles
  • Ice cubes for chilling

Toppings:

  • Cucumber sticks
  • Thinly sliced radishes
  • Fresh sprouts mung bean or alfalfa
  • Sliced spring onions
  • Baby spinach leaves
  • 1 soft- or hard-boiled egg halved (omit for vegan)
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Crushed peanuts or cashews
  • Nori strips
  • Crispy fried shallots
  • Lime wedge
  • Korean chili flakes gochugaru or red chili flakes
  • 1 –2 tsp chili crisp adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Prepare the Soy Broth:

  • In a bowl, whisk together soy milk, miso paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and salt until smooth. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes or place over ice while you prepare the rest.

Cook the Noodles:

  • Boil noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Optionally place noodles in an ice bath for maximum chill.

Assemble the Bowl:

  • Divide noodles into two shallow bowls. Pour over chilled soy broth. Arrange toppings artfully: cucumber sticks, radishes, sprouts, baby spinach, spring onions, halved egg (if using), sesame seeds, chopped nuts, nori, and crispy shallots.

Finish with Flavor:

  • Drizzle chili crisp over each bowl. Add a sprinkle of chili flakes and a squeeze of lime for brightness.

Notes

  • Make it vegan by skipping the egg.
  • Add silken tofu cubes for extra protein.
  • Use thicker soy milk for a creamier broth.
  • Can be prepped ahead and stored separately, best assembled just before serving.
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