Korea's Best-Kept Summer Secret Is Finally in Your Fridge A creamy, dairy-free cold noodle soup Koreans crave all summer — ready in minutes.

Intro paragraph In Korea, summer means one thing: a chilled bowl of kongguksu. This creamy, nutty cold noodle soup has been a hot-weather favorite for generations — and now it's just a pour away. Sahmyook Kongguk is made from whole soybeans, naturally plant-based and dairy-free, with a smooth, savory flavor unlike anything else in your fridge. No simmering, no soaking, no special skills required. Chill it, pour it over noodles, and discover why Koreans reach for it all summer long.

Simple Recipe (serves 2) Ingredients: 1 pack Sahmyook Kongguk (950 mL), 2 servings of somyeon (thin Korean wheat noodles), ½ cucumber, 1 boiled egg, sesame seeds and salt to tasteBoil the noodles, rinse under cold water, and drain well.Chill the Kongguk in the refrigerator beforehand.Place the noodles in a bowl and pour the cold Kongguk over them.Top with julienned cucumber and a halved egg, then finish with sesame seeds and a pinch of salt. (For a fully plant-based bowl, simply leave out the egg.)