Noodles
Pyongyang Naengmyeon
평양냉면
Pyongyang, North Korea
Cold buckwheat noodles in a tangy broth of beef, pheasant, or dongchimi water kimchi, topped with pickled radish, sliced meat, Korean pear, and half a boiled egg; served in a large metal bowl with ice chunks; the signature dish of Pyongyang, eaten with vinegar and mustard; long noodles symbolize longevity and are left uncut.
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What it is
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Cold buckwheat noodles in a tangy broth of beef, pheasant, or dongchimi water kimchi, topped with pickled radish, sliced meat, Korean pear, and half a boiled egg; served in a large metal bowl with ice chunks; the signature dish of Pyongyang, eaten with vinegar and mustard; long noodles symbolize longevity and are left uncut.
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The broth should be ice-cold and tangy, with thin chewy buckwheat noodles; a large metal bowl with ice chunks; topped with sliced beef, pear, pickled radish, and egg; add vinegar and mustard to taste; do not cut the noodles; best at Okryu-gwan or Chongryu-gwan restaurants in Pyongyang; a summer specialty eaten year-round.
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