Bibim Guksu (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles)
This Bibim Guksu, or Korean Spicy Cold Noodles recipe is light, refreshing and packed with flavour. Featuring chewy somyeon noodles, kimchi and fresh vegetables doused in a sweet and spicy gochujang based sauce. A easy and quick recipe, ready in just 15 minutes! Vegan + Gluten Free Option
Ingredients
- 1/4 Korean pear or Fuji apple (60g), grated
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (58g)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar (30g)
- 2 tbsp sugar (22g)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce (16g)
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (14g)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (10g)
- 160 g Somen noodles, dry
- 1 Japanese (or Persian) cucumber, julienned
- 1/2 cup kimchi (80g)
- 4 leaves lettuce thinly sliced (around 80g)
- 3 asian cabbage leaves, thinly sliced (around 130g)
Instructions
- 1
Mix all sauce ingredients and place in the fridge to chill.
- 2
Prepare the vegetables by slicing them and keep in the fridge to cool.
- 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook somen noodles according to the package. Drain and shock in cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 4
Place the noodles in the middle of a shallow bowl and add toppings. Then add on the sauce and enjoy!
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