What is Korea without Kimchi? It is a staple in many of their traditional dishes, it is so common to find it in all their meals as a side dish. It is usually made out of Napa cabbage, radish, some carrots and fused together with the red hot chili flake known as Gochugaru.
Here we learn the most basic kimchi, it is a great introduction to fermentation and a great dish to make for any meal. So get your jars out and clear out a shelf because your whole kitchen is going to smell like kimchi soon.
WONTON NOODLE SOUP
Who doesn't like a good wonton or dumpling. Here I present one of the most popular noodle based dishes from Malaysia and all over Asia. A quick easy way to enjoy a hot bowl of soup noodles with some juicy dumplings and some sweet savoury tender pieces of char siew and oh some little bits of veggies too to make it a complete meal.
Perfect for a cold rainy day, a slightly hot day or a day where you are just feeling a little under the weather. This quick simple meal will sure to give you the extra boost that you need to get on and finish off your day. If you are not a fan of the soup noodles, give the dry version a try. You can find it here.
SOUP SOUP SOUP
Ingredients
1.
Egg Noodles
2.
1ts White Pepper
3.
500ml Chicken Stock
4.
Choy Sum
5.
Wontons
6.
Char Siew
2.
Set a pot of water to a rapid boil and quickly blanch your prepared choy sum. Once cooked, quickly shock it in some cold or iced water and set aside.
3.
In a new pot of water boil your wontons for 5-8 minutes or till they float, when they are floating they are done.
4.
Whilst your wontons are cooking boil up some chicken stock and season it with some white pepper and salt to taste.
5.
Once your wontons are cooked drain and set aside in your lovely chicken soup.
6.
Boil and drain your egg noodles and plate them in your favourite soup bowl.
7.
Thinly or thickly slice your char siew and let the plating process begin.
8.
Layer in your char siew, your wontons and your choy sum and lastly your yummy yummy soup.
Extra:
If you are looking for some try noodles you can try this guys counter part the Konlo Mee.