Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles)
A refreshing Korean dish featuring cold noodles tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, topped with fresh vegetables and soft-boiled eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cold Preparation
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cold noodles (somen or udon)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 small fresh cucumber, julienned
- 1 soft-boiled egg, halved
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the cold noodles according to package instructions, about 5 minutes. Once tender, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the sauce by combining gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and minced garlic in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Toss the cooled noodles with the sauce in a large bowl until well coated.
- Garnish the noodles with julienned cucumber, halved soft-boiled egg, and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
Rinse the noodles to prevent gummy texture. Adjust spice by modifying the amount of gochujang used.