Pyongyang
Pyongyang Cold Noodles
As a pride of Pyongyang from olden times, Pyongyang cold noodles ranked first among cold noodles prepared in other regions.
The food was renowned for the characteristics of materials, stock, garnishing, seasoning, the vessel in which it is served and the way the strips of noodles are put in the vessel.
The noodles are made of buckwheat, which has long been regarded as a longevity cereal for its health-promoting nutrients.
The strips of buckwheat noodles are not so tough to chew, and the ingredients peculiar to buckwheat enhance the flavour and taste of the noodles.
The food also won fame as the stock tasted unique.
The stock mixed with meat broth and watery radish kimchi juice tastes refreshing, sweet and savoury.
So, the Pyongyang cold noodles have become a favourite food both in hot summer and in cold winter.
Today, the food is widely known throughout the world as a synonym for the Korean noodles as well as a representative of the traditional Korean foods.
The noodles must be made of buckwheat flour and should not be seasoned with garlic and onion, for they spoil the peculiar taste of buckwheat.
The true taste of the noodles can be felt only when vinegar is sprinkled over the coiled noodles.
