Kalguksu (칼국수)
Knife-cut wheat noodles in anchovy or clam broth.
- Korean name
- 칼국수
- Spice level
- Not spicy
- Flavor
- savory · mild
- Typically contains
- wheat noodles
- Vegetarian / vegan
- Sometimes — vegetable-forward, but anchovy broth, fish sauce or meat garnish is common. Ask first
- Also written as
- kal guksu, knife-cut noodles, kalgooksoo, kalguksoo
Nutrition
| Calories | 77 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 14.9 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.49 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Per serving (~700g): ≈539 kcal · sodium ≈1,540 mg (77% of the WHO daily guideline, 2,000 mg)
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