Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles) Recipe
Bibim Guksu is a refreshing Korean cold noodle dish featuring thin wheat noodles tossed in a spicy, tangy sauce made from gochujang and gochugaru. This vibrant meal is perfect for warm days, garnished with crisp cucumber, a soft-boiled egg, kimchi, and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Noodles
- 8 oz somyeon noodles (thin wheat noodles)
Sauce
- 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)
Garnish
- 1 cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 1 soft-boiled egg
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Kimchi
Instructions
- Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, honey, and crushed toasted sesame seeds. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated. Set the sauce aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the somyeon noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-4 minutes until al dente. Once cooked, immediately transfer the noodles to a bowl of ice-cold water to stop the cooking process and chill them thoroughly. Drain the noodles well after chilling.
- Combine: Place the drained cold noodles into a serving bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and toss gently but thoroughly to coat every strand evenly with the spicy sauce.
- Serve: Transfer the coated noodles to serving plates or bowls. Garnish with a soft-boiled egg sliced in half, a generous helping of kimchi on the side, thinly sliced cucumber arranged on top, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy this spicy, cool dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of gochugaru to control the spiciness according to your preference.
- Use ice water to chill the noodles quickly to achieve the perfect cold texture.
- For a vegan version, omit the honey and replace with maple syrup or agave nectar, and skip the soft-boiled egg garnish.
- Garnishing with fresh vegetables like julienned carrots or radish adds extra crunch and color.
- Kimchi can be substituted with other pickled vegetables if desired.
Keywords: Bibim Guksu, Korean cold noodles, spicy noodles, gochujang sauce, summer noodle dish, somyeon noodles
