Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Mixed Noodles)
Bibim guksu is a Korean spicy cold noodle dish made of somyeon noodles, a sweet, spicy, and tangy gochujang based sauce, and loaded with toppings like fresh vegetables, boiled egg, and kimchi. It's a super popular summer dish that you can easily make in 15 minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3.5 ounces somyeon noodles ((thin, round wheat noodles))
- 1 large egg
- ¼ english cucumber (cut into thin matchstick pieces)
- 2 leaves lettuce (cut into ¼ inch strips)
- ⅙ purple cabbage (thinly sliced)
- ⅓ large carrot (peeled and cut into thin matchstick pieces)
- ¼ cup kimchi (classic napa cabbage or radish kimchi (optional))
- 2 tablespoons gochujang ((Korean red pepper paste))
- 1½ tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sugar (or honey)
- 1½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon toasted white sesame (crushed with your fingers or with a sesame grinder (plus more for garnishing))
Instructions
- 1
For the egg:Place the egg in a saucepan and fill it with enough water to cover the egg completely. Bring the water to a boil, then set a timer for 12 minutes for hard boiled egg, 8 minutes for medium boiled egg, or 6 minutes for soft boiled egg. Prepare a bowl of ice water and when the egg is done cooking, place the egg into the ice water to cool. Crack and peel the egg. Cut the egg in half and set aside until needed.
- 2
For the sauce:In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients for the sauce. Mix well and set aside until needed.
- 3
For the somyeon noodles:Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the somyeon noodles. Let the noodles cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until just cooked, or according to the package instruction. Drain the noodles and rinse thoroughly with cold water while rubbing the noodles until completely cooled. Drain well and place the noodles into a mixing bowl.
- 4
Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and mix well until the noodles are evenly coated.
- 5
Assemble the bibim guksu:In the serving bowl, place the prepared somyeon noodles at the bottom of the bowl. Pour any leftover sauce over the noodles as well.
- 6
Arrange all the prepared fresh vegetables and kimchi around the noodles and place the boiled egg on top of the noodles.
- 7
Serve:Garnish the bibim guksu with some sesame seeds if you wish. Mix everything up and enjoy! Optional, you could cut the noodles with kitchen shears for easier eating.