Dinner: Spicy whelks with noodles (Golbaengimuchim: 골뱅이무침)

http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/golbaengimuchim You can get a can of whelks (Korean: "golbaengi") at a Korean grocery store, but if it's not available in your area, you can replace it with any of your favorite seafoods: clams, mussels, scallops, or shrimps. You can serve this as a side dish to rice or noodles, and it's also good party food. Make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. When your guests come, cook the noodles. When you're ready to eat, place the noodles on a large plate and add golbaengi muchim over top and sprinkle some sesame seeds. They'll love it. Ingredients:
 Whelks (sea snails), cucumber, carrot, onion, green onions, garlic, green chili pepper, red chili pepper, salt, hot pepper flakes, hot pepper paste, honey, sugar, sesame oil, roasted sesame seeds, noodles. Cooking time: 30 mins Directions (for 4 servings): Prepare ingredients: 1. Rinse a can of whelks (golbaengi) in cold water, drain, and cut into bite sized pieces. Set aside. 2. Put these vegetables into a bowl mixed with 1 ts salt and set aside: ◦ Slice 1 Kirby cucumber into thin strips (1½ cup worth) ◦ Slice ½ cup worth of carrot into thin strips ◦ Slice ½ cup worth of onion thinly  Let's make sweet sour spicy sauce in a bowl: 1. Mix ¼ cup hot pepper paste, 2 tbs hot pepper flakes, 2 tbs vinegar, 1 tbs honey, 1 ts sugar, 1 tbs sesame oil, and 2 cloves minced garlic. 2. Add 1 chopped green, 1 red chili pepper, and 2 stalks of chopped green onion to the sauce.
*tip: Adjust the amount of hot pepper flakes or hot pepper paste to your taste. If you don't like spicy food, skip them both and use soy sauce
 3. Boil water in a large pot for the noodles. 4. Squeeze the excess water out of the vegetables and add to the sauce in the bowl. 5. Add the whelks to the bowl and mix well with a spoon. Cook noodles: 1. Spread out about 3 oz (84 grams) noodles in the pot of boiling water. Stir them with a spoon to prevent them from sticking together. Close the lid. 2. A few minutes later, they'll start boiling over. Open the lid and stir the noodles. Cook a few minutes more with the lid open until they are cooked well.
*tip: You can tell if they are cooked enough by taking a sample. The noodles are very hot, so add a few noodles to a small bowl filled with cold water to let them cool down before tasting. The noodles should be chewy and soft when you chew them. 3. When the noodles are cooked, rinse them in cold water couple of times,strain them, and set aside. The noodles will expand and lose their chewiness as time passes, so the last step of preparing this dish is always cooking the noodles. Let's serve! 1. Place the cooked noodles on a large plate and then ladle the spicy whelk over the noodles. 2. Sprinkle 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds on top and serve.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey

Health benefits of Spicy whelks with noodles (Golbaengimuchim: 골뱅이무침)

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production.

Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health.

Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefits against oxidative stress and inflammation. These antioxidants can help combat the damage caused by free radicals, which are linked to chronic conditions such as heart disease and cancer. Furthermore, the natural sugars in honey can provide a quick energy boost, making it an excellent option for a pre-workout snack or a natural sweetener in beverages and meals.

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However, it's important to consume honey in moderation. While it is a healthier alternative to refined sugar, it is still a form of sugar and can contribute to weight gain and other health issues if consumed in large amounts. For individuals with diabetes or those monitoring their blood sugar levels, it's crucial to account for honey's GI and its effects on blood sugar.

Choosing raw, unprocessed honey can also maximize its health benefits. Raw honey is more likely to retain its antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that can be lost during processing. Incorporating honey into your diet can be as simple as adding it to yogurt, drizzling it over oatmeal, or blending it into smoothies. Its natural sweetness and health-promoting properties make honey a superfood worth including in a healthy, balanced diet.

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