Korean Mom's Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles)
Let's make Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Korean spicy cold noodles), the simplest yet most authentic Korean noodle dish! Today, I'm also sharing my Korean mom's secret sauce recipe-a perfect balance of heat, spice, and umami that takes this dish to the next level.
Equipment
- 1 scissors
- 1 Pot
- 1 Tongs
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 serving noodles
- 2 leaves kimchi
- 1.5 tbsp kimchi juice (Korean mom's tip!)
Bibim Guksu Seasoning Sauce
- 0.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Toppings (Optional)
- 1 boiled egg
- 1 pinch sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles in boiling water. For a chewy texture, add a bit of cold water when it first starts to boil and continue cooking. Check the package instructions for the exact cooking time, as it varies by noodle type.
- Rinse the cooked noodles under cold water while rubbing them gently. This makes them extra chewy.
- Cut the kimchi into small pieces using scissors.
- Make the seasoning sauce: Mix 0.5 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp sesame oil If the kimchi is very sour, reduce the vinegar to 0.5 tbsp.
- Add the kimchi and seasoning sauce to the noodles. Korean Mom’s Tip! Adding 1 to 1.5 tbsp of kimchi juice enhances the umami flavor of bibim guksu. Mix everything well.
- Plate the noodles and top with a boiled egg and sesame seeds. You can also add cucumber garnish for extra freshness.
Kimchi Bibim Guksu 김치 비빔국수
- Jal Meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
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