Traditional Korean Bajirak Kalguksu by Wannabechefmatt

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh clams
• 300 g all-purpose flour
• 150 ml water (for dough)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 zucchini, julienned
• 2 stalks green onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1.5 l water (for broth)

Instructions

1. Mix flour, salt, oil, and water to form a firm dough; knead for 5 minutes, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
2. Clean clams thoroughly in salted water to remove grit.
3. Roll out the rested dough thinly on a floured surface and fold into layers; cut into thin strips and dust with flour to prevent sticking
4. Bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil, add the cleaned clams, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they open.
5. Add the julienned zucchini, garlic, and soy sauce to the boiling clam broth.
6. Add the fresh noodles to the pot and cook for 3-5 minutes until the noodles float and are cooked through.
7. Stir in the green onions, season with extra salt if needed, and serve immediately.