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Dotori Guksu | Local Noodles From South Korea, East Asia | TasteAtlas

Acorn Noodles (Dotori guksu)

(Acorn Noodles, 도토리국수, Dotoriguksu)

Dotori guksu are traditional South Korean noodles. The noodles are usually made with a combination of acorn flour, salt, and either wheat or buckwheat flour. The acorn flour is ground from white or red acorns, and each has a slightly different flavor.


The noodles look dry and rustic, but once they're cooked, they turn chewy and smooth, while the flavor is nutty and slightly sweet. It's recommended to use them in salads, as a substitute for soba noodles, or in cold noodle soups. Interestingly, acorn noodles contain many antioxidants and may be considered anti-cancerous food.