Name: Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 8 oz somyeon noodles (thin wheat noodles); 3 tablespoons gochujang; 2 teaspoons gochugaru; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 1/2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (crushed); 1 cucumber (thinly sliced); 1 soft-boiled egg; Toasted sesame seeds; Kimchi

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Introduction

Bibim Guksu is a refreshing Korean dish featuring thin wheat noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce. It’s perfect for warm days and offers a delightful balance of heat, sweetness, and savory flavors.

The image shows a white bowl filled with three layers: the bottom layer is a pile of thin noodles coated in a shiny reddish-orange sauce, topped with a layer of thin, bright green cucumber sticks arranged in a small stack, and finished with a halved soft-boiled egg with a bright yellow yolk in the center. White sesame seeds are sprinkled on the noodles. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface beside a pair of metal chopsticks with white and gray handles, a light green cloth napkin, and a small white bowl of reddish kimchi. In the background, there is a green glass filled with a clear liquid. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz somyeon noodles (thin wheat noodles)
3 tablespoons gochujang
2 teaspoons gochugaru
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (crushed)
1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
1 soft-boiled egg
Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Kimchi (for serving)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the sauce by combining gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, honey, and crushed toasted sesame seeds in a mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside.
Step 2: Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the somyeon noodles according to the package instructions until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water, then chill the noodles by blanching them in ice-cold water. Drain thoroughly.
Step 3: Toss the cold noodles with the prepared sauce until evenly coated.
Step 4: Serve the noodles garnished with thinly sliced cucumber, a soft-boiled egg, toasted sesame seeds, and a side of kimchi. Enjoy immediately.

Tips & Variations

Adjust the amount of gochugaru to control the spice level according to your preference.
For extra freshness, add julienned carrots or sliced green onions as garnish.
Use a vinegar like apple cider or white vinegar if rice vinegar is unavailable.
Soft-boiled eggs can be substituted with a fried egg or omitted for a vegan option.

Storage

Store any leftover noodles and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the noodles slightly or enjoy cold. Toss the noodles with the sauce again before serving as the sauce may settle.

How to Serve

A white bowl filled with thin noodles coated in a bright red-orange sauce, piled high in the center. To one side of the noodles, there are several green cucumber sticks neatly arranged. A woman's hand using silver chopsticks lifts a portion of the noodles, showing their soft and slightly shiny texture. In the background, another white bowl holds more noodles topped with green cucumber sticks and a halved soft-boiled egg with a bright yellow yolk. A clear green glass and a potted plant sit further back on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of noodles for Bibim Guksu?

Yes, while somyeon (thin wheat noodles) are traditional, you can substitute with other thin noodles like angel hair pasta or soba. Just adjust cooking time accordingly.

Is Bibim Guksu served hot or cold?

Bibim Guksu is a cold noodle dish, typically served chilled for a refreshing taste, especially in warm weather.