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Korean Kkakdugi Noodle Salad | Gut-Healing

Crispy radish kimchi meets chewy buckwheat noodles in this probiotic-packed Korean classic. Our Fat Switch slashes 40% of calories by swapping creamy sesame paste with nutrient-dense miso and tofu, keeping every bite bold, tangy, and satisfying.

20m

Prep Time

12m

Cook Time

Servings

348

Calories

22g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 200g buckwheat noodles (soba)
✓ 2 cups daikon radish, julienned (for kkakdugi base)
✓ 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
✓ 2 tbsp rice vinegar
✓ 1 tsp sea salt
✓ 2 green onions, sliced
✓ 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
✓ 1 tsp minced garlic

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep the Quick Kkakdugi: Julienne daikon radish into thin matchsticks. In a small bowl, toss with gochugaru, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, sea salt, and minced garlic. Let sit for 10 minutes while you prepare noodles—this quick pickle develops tang without long fermentation.

2. Cook Buckwheat Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add soba noodles and cook for 4–5 minutes until al dente (do not overcook or they become mushy). Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. Set aside.

3. Blend the Miso-Tofu Dressing: In a blender or food processor, combine silken tofu, white miso, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 2–3 tbsp ice water. Blend until smooth and creamy. This replaces heavy sesame paste with a lighter, protein-rich base that's equally luxurious.

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4. Make the Yogurt Drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with kimchi brine, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and honey. Stir until silky. This cooling layer balances the spice and adds probiotics without dairy heaviness.

5. Assemble Bowls: Divide cooked soba noodles between two bowls. Top each with half the quick kkakdugi mixture (including brine) and arrange neatly on the noodles. Drizzle miso-tofu dressing evenly over both servings.

6. Add Final Toppings & Serve: Dollop Greek yogurt drizzle onto each bowl, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions on top. Serve immediately while noodles are cool and textures are distinct—mix gently before eating to coat every strand.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories348 kcal

Protein22g

Carbohydrates48g

Fat12g

🏷️ Tags

#Korean fermented noodle salad#gut-healing lunch high protein#probiotic kkakdugi recipe

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