Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Spicy Noodles)
Full of fresh crunchy cucumber and tossed in a sweet-spicy gochujang dressing, bibim guksu is the Korean answer to a refreshing summer meal. The dressing is the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy, and the only cooking required is boiling the noodles, so you can be in and out of the kitchen in no time!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 tbsp gochujang paste
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 6 oz thin noodles (somyeon, somen, or thin egg noodles)
- 2 hardboiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchsticks
- sheet nori, cut into thin strips, for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Shake off most of the water on the noodles and pour into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle a small amount of sesame oil over the noodles and mix them to keep them from sticking.
- Pour the sauce over the noodles and mix to combine thoroughly.
- At this point, you may assemble your noodles or cover and chill them until ready to serve.
- If serving immediately, divide the noodles among two serving bowls. Top each bowl with the cucumber, boiled egg halves, and sliced nori.
- Pour any residual sauce on top of the noodles and serve.