Bibim guksu is a refreshing Korean cold noodle dish served in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce with crisp julienned vegetables. It's an ideal no-cook-required meal for hot weather that comes together in minutes once the sauce is prepared.
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Mix all sauce ingredients and keep it cool in the fridge. The sauce can be prepared ahead of time, and it will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
Julienne the cucumber, carrot and red cabbage. Thinly slice the lettuce. Keep them cool in the fridge or in ice water (drain well before using) if you like.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain quickly and shock in cold water to stop cooking.
Drain and rinse in icy cold water until the noodles are very cold. Make two one-serving size mounds. Place the mounds in a colander to drain.
Place the noodles in the middle of the serving bowl and nicely arrange the cold vegetables over the noodles. Drizzle the sesame oil over, sprinkle with the sesame seeds, and place a half of boiled egg on top. The sauce can be served on top or separately.
Alternatively, you can toss it all together before serving. Mix the noodles well with the sauce, add the sesame oil and vegetables, and toss well. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and place a half of boiled egg on top.
Store prepared sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Noodles and vegetables are best assembled and eaten fresh; do not store the plated dish.
Yes. Mix all sauce ingredients and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. This actually improves flavor development.
Buckwheat noodles (memil guksu) are traditional and have the best texture, but wheat flour noodles (somyeon or somen) are an acceptable substitute.
Shock cooked noodles immediately in cold water to stop cooking, then drain and rinse in icy cold water until very cold. Place in a colander to drain before serving.
Both work. Toss everything together for easier eating, or arrange vegetables over noodles for a more elegant presentation. Sauce can be served on top or on the side.
No, the recipe lists it as optional. Omit if you prefer or have an egg allergy.
