Pyongyang naengmyeon

North Korea · East Asia

Short description: This cold noodle dish is known for restrained broth, thin buckwheat noodles, and clean chilled toppings.
Ingredients: Buckwheat noodles are served in cold clear meat or radish-water broth with boiled egg, sliced meat, cucumber, pear or radish, and sharp condiments.
Cultural note: It is associated with a northern style of cold noodles, where subtle broth and noodle texture matter more than heavy seasoning.
Common misconception: It is not the spicy mixed version; this style usually centers on cold broth rather than a red chile sauce.

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