Garak-guksu (Korean udon noodle soup) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Garak-guksu is a warm bowl of chewy udon noodles, fried tofu, and fish cake in a clear broth made with anchovies and kelp.
Garak-guksu is a warm bowl of chewy udon noodles, fried tofu, and fish cake in a clear broth made with anchovies and kelp. It’s perfect for lunch or a late dinner when you’re craving comforting noodle soup.
Noodles · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 811.2g serving): 500.7 kcal · protein 23.6g · carbohydrate 76.3g · fat 11g · sodium 1899.3mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Remove the heads and innards from the anchovies for a cleaner-tasting broth.
Tips: Add the udon noodles at the end so they don’t become too soft from overcooking.
Tips: Rinse the fried tofu briefly in hot water if you want to keep more of its natural sweetness.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Cooked udon noodles — 200 g
- Dried anchovies — 10 g
- Kombu — 5 g
- Fish cakes — 50 g
- Fried tofu pouches — 2 pc
- Korean radish — 50 g
- Green onion — 15 g
- Soy sauce — 2 tsp
- Salt — 0.2 tsp
- Water — 450 ml