Easy 10-min. Ganjang Bibim Guksu
Ganjang Bibim Guksu (Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu). Delicious cold chewy noodles seasoned with a savory, sweet, tangy sauce with a hint of sesame. This cold noodle dish pairs well with a soft boiled egg and fresh crunchy cucumber. A quick 10-minute and easy summer dish that really hits the spot!
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 7.05 oz somyeon noodles ((Korean thin wheat noodles))
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup cucumber (unpeeled & washed)
- 3 tbsp regular soy sauce (not dark soy sauce if possible)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp white granulated sugar (or substitute with cane sugar)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar (or substitute with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium or large pot filled with water, bring it to a boil. Add noodles and loosen them. Boil for 2-3 minutes until Al dente. Do not over boil them or they will become soggy. Strain cooked noodles immediately and run under cold water to rinse out the excess starch while rubbing them with clean hands. Strain out any excess water. Set aside.
- 2
Meanwhile, in a smaller pot filled with enough water, boil your eggs on medium-high heat. Boil without a lid for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. For medium soft eggs, boil for 7-8 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, boil for 9-10 minutes. After they have boiled, transfer to an ice bath to cool completely. Crack and peel them. Slice them into half with a sharp paring knife. Set aside.
- 3
Julienne the cucumbers and set aside.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic and rice vinegar. Mix in the cold noodles with tongs or clean hands.
- 5
Finally, transfer seasoned noodles into each serving bowl. Place cucumber slices over top along with sliced eggs. Enjoy!