Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Spicy Noodles)

For all my foodies who love spice and noodles, this one’s for you: bibim guksu (spicy cold noodles). Super simple and made to be enjoyed on a hot day! ⁣

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Author: Tess Han

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Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Spicy Noodles)

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 20 Min

Ingredients

• 4 oz Somyeon (thin wheat noodles)⁣
• 2 tbsp Gochujang ⁣(Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar⁣
• 1 tsp sugar⁣
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil ⁣
• 1/2 cup kimchi, roughly chopped (preferably a little aged)⁣
• 1/4 cup kimchi brine/juice or cold water⁣
• Toppings: sliced cucumber, boiled egg, toasted sesame seeds⁣

Instructions

1. Prep cucumber sticks and boiled eggs ⁣(you could make boiled eggs ahead of time)
2. Combine kimchi, kimchi brine or water, gochujang, sesame oil, and vinegar in a large bowl⁣
3. Boil noodles for 3-4 minutes until soft chewy texture, then drain and rinse with cold water until no longer hot⁣
4. Add cold noodles to the kimchi mixture and mix until all the noodles are coated with sauce ⁣
5. Plate noodles and garnish with cucumber, boiled egg and toasted sesame seeds. Optional to add a bed of greens. Serve and eat right away! ⁣

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