In times like these, when grocery prices keep rising, discovering a bowl of kalguksu for just around ₩2,000 (less than $2) is like striking gold. While browsing online, I stumbled across Cheongsu Seafood Kalguksu—a dried noodle product that immediately caught my attention for its incredibly low price.
Product Overview
- Name: Cheongsu Seafood Kalguksu
- Type: Dried noodles with powdered soup base
- Main ingredients: shrimp, mussels, and other seafood
- Price: Around ₩2,000 per serving (online price)
Inside the package, you’ll find just two components: dried noodles and a seasoning powder. Simple enough—but the flavor was unexpectedly impressive.
Cooking Method: A 5-Minute Quick Fix
This product’s biggest strength? Convenience. It’s perfect for solo eaters, busy workers, or students.
How to cook:
- Boil 700ml of water and add the dried noodles. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the soup powder and boil for 2 more minutes.
- Optional: Add veggies, seafood, or seaweed to boost flavor.
I added vegetables and mussels, then topped it with roasted seaweed for an almost restaurant-like experience at home.
Nutritional Note: Watch the Sodium
The flavor was satisfying, but one thing to note—the sodium content is marked at 101% of daily intake. It’s definitely on the salty side. I adjusted by using more vegetables and leaving some of the broth behind.
My Impressions
Though the noodles were thin, they had a pleasantly chewy texture. The broth was spicy, savory, and brimming with seafood flavor. For such a simple product, it felt surprisingly complete. The portion size was more than enough for a full meal, and the short cooking time made it especially handy for busy days.
I plan to try their anchovy version next and compare the two!
