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Spicy Cold Kimchi Noodles (Kimchi Bibim-guksu)

Cold somen noodles tossed with aged kimchi and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, topped with cucumber and egg.

Total
20 min
Hands on
20 min
Serves
2
Method
hob
Cuisine
Korean

Per serving · estimated

Energy
511 kcal
Protein
17 g
Fat
12 g
Carbs
89 g
Freshly cooked Spicy Cold Kimchi Noodles (Kimchi Bibim-guksu)

Method

  1. Step 1 of 4

    Boil the somen noodles until al dente following the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold running water, stirring to cool evenly, and drain thoroughly.

    • somen noodles
  2. Step 2 of 4

    Mix the gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds together in a bowl to make the bibim sauce.

    • gochujang (Korean chili paste)
    • rice vinegar
    • honey
    • raw sugar
    • sesame oil
    • toasted sesame seeds
  3. Step 3 of 4

    In a large bowl, combine the noodles, kimchi (with its juices), and the bibim sauce, mixing well by hand until evenly coated.

    • somen noodles
    • aged kimchi, cut into thumbnail pieces
  4. Step 4 of 4

    Serve the noodles in a bowl topped with the julienned cucumber and halved boiled egg.

    • Lebanese or English cucumber, seeded and julienned
    • hard boiled egg, halved

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