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Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles)

A refreshing cold noodle dish tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy sauce, perfect for hot summer days.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 15 minutes
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Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles)

Ingredients

  • 6 oz somyeon (thin wheat noodles)
  • 1/2 cucumber, julienned
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Notes

For added flavor, include kimchi or sliced pear as toppings.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil to make the sauce.

  3. 3

    Toss the cold noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Divide noodles into serving bowls. Top with julienned cucumber and half a boiled egg.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.