Cucumber Cold Noodle Soup Broth

A Tangy Broth for Summertime Cold Noodle Soup

Ingredients

(All measurements are approximate, and can be varied according to taste.)

• Julienned (or thinly-sliced) cucumber, about 1c.
• Julienned Carrot, about ¼ cup
• 1 medium scallion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• ½ Tbs. sugar
• 1 Tbs. chili pepper, coarse ground (optional)
• 2 cups cold water
• Roasted sesame seed

Method

1. Mix ingredients together and then add the water and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
2. Add ice cubes or refrigerate to chill further.
3. Enjoy as is or serve over cold thin noodles such as somen, mak guksu, rice, soba, or a thin pasta noodle.
4. (For a mild broth, omit the chili pepper.)

Yield

Makes approx. 2 small or 1 large serving.