Description
Bibim Guksu is a popular Korean dish featuring spicy cold noodles tossed in a flavorful sauce made with kimchi and a mix of seasonings. It’s a refreshing and satisfying meal, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz somyeon thin wheat noodles
- 1/2 cup fermented kimchi
- 3 tbsp fermented kimchi brine
- 1/4 cup extra spicy gochujang or mild
- 1 tsp fine gochugaru
- 3 tbsp sugar any kind
- 3 tbsp plum vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp crushed sesame seeds
Optional Toppings:
- hard boiled egg
- thinly sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Grind toasted sesame seeds until about half has turned into powder: This will add a nutty flavor to the sauce.
- Boil the eggs to your liking and thinly slice the cucumber: Prepare the toppings while you make the sauce.
- Mix together kimchi brine, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, vinegar, and half of the crushed sesame seeds: Blend until smooth.
- Add the kimchi to the sauce: Mix well to combine.
- Boil the somyeon noodles for about 3 1/2 minutes: Cook quickly and be mindful of timing.
- Immediately wash under cold water: Rinse thoroughly to remove excess starch.
- Add the sauce to the noodles and mix: Ensure noodles are well coated.
- Top with crushed sesame seeds, sliced cucumber, and hard boiled egg: Garnish before serving.
Notes
- If storing in the fridge, omit garlic and sesame oil until ready to eat for fresher flavors.
- If lacking kimchi or brine, increase soy sauce for a tasty alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
