Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles)

Name: Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 6 oz somyeon or thin soba noodles; 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp soy sauce; 2 tsp granulated sugar; 2 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 Persian or English cucumber, julienned; 2 large eggs, soft-boiled, halved; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds; as needed ice cubes

A refreshing Korean cold noodle dish where thin somyeon or soba noodles are tossed in a sweet, tangy, and spicy gochujang dressing with crisp cucumber and a soft-boiled egg.

25 minEasyServes 2380 cal/serving

KoreanLunchStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 oz somyeon or thin soba noodles
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp granulated sugar
2 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 Persian or English cucumber, julienned
2 large eggs, soft-boiled, halved
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
as needed ice cubes

Instructions

1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook 2 large eggs for 6 to 7 minutes for a jammy yolk, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel and halve when cool.
2

In the same pot, cook 6 oz somyeon or thin soba noodles according to package directions. Drain, then immediately rinse under cold running water, rubbing to remove starch. Transfer to ice cubes water for 1 minute to chill completely. Drain well.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tsp soy sauce, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 minced garlic clove until smooth.
4

Add the drained somyeon or thin soba noodles to a large bowl. Pour the sauce over and toss vigorously until every strand is well coated.
5

Divide into serving bowls. Top with 1 julienned Persian or English cucumber, the halved large eggs, and a sprinkle of 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles) gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 6 oz somyeon or thin soba noodles, 2 tsp soy sauce. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time; the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles) keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles)?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Steamed Eggs side
Korean Chicken Salad with Gochujang Dressing salad
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew) soup
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