Korean Spicy Mixed Noodles
Bibim guksu (비빔국수)
Servings: 4
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
For the Noodles:
- 8 oz thin wheat noodles somyeon
- 1 cucumber julienned
- 1 hard-boiled egg per serving
- 1 sheet(s) roasted seaweed (nori) shredded
- ¼ cup sesame seeds
For the Sauce:
- 4 tbsp kimchi brine
- 1/2 cup kimchi chopped
- 2 tbsp korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions until just tender (usually 3-4 minutes for somyeon).
- Cool Noodles: Immediately drain noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until completely cooled. Drain again and set aside in refrigerator.
- Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk until sugar completely dissolves and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Prepare Toppings: While noodles chill, julienne the cucumber into thin matchsticks. Slice hard-boiled eggs into rounds. Shred seaweed into thin strips. Finely chop green onions.
- Assemble: Place chilled noodles in serving bowls. Pour sauce over noodles and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
- Garnish: Top each bowl with cucumber julienne, egg slices, and shredded seaweed. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve: Present immediately while noodles are still cold for the best experience.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Cook noodles al dente
- Rinse noodles thoroughly
- Adjust sauce to taste
- Use fresh ingredients
- Prepare sauce ahead
- Serve immediately
Serving Suggestions
Serve with:- Extra gochugaru
- Kimchi
- Cold soup (mul naengmyeon broth)
- Korean side dishes
- Additional vegetables
- Ice-cold water
Variations
- Less spicy version
- Add protein (chicken/tofu)
- Different vegetables
- Cold broth on side
- Extra toppings
- Vegetarian/vegan option
Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Store components separately
- Sauce keeps 1 week refrigerated
- Don't store mixed noodles
- Make fresh noodles when serving
- Keep vegetables separate
Nutrition
Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 890mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g
