Korean Spicy Cold Noodles Recipe Bibim Guksu 비빔국수

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

wheat noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: ramen noodles

Whole wheat noodles add fiber.

gochugaru

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes are easier to find.

Prepare bibim guksu sauce by mixing ¼ cup Gochujang, ¼ cup sugar, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 3 cloves crushed garlic, and 1 Tbsp lemon juice.

Julienne ½ cucumber and set aside.

Thinly slice ½ onion and add to the cucumber.

Cook 200g somyeon noodles according to package instructions, adding a little water to prevent boiling over.

Shock the cooked noodles in cold water to stop cooking, rinse well, and drain.

Combine the noodles with the bibim guksu sauce and mix well.

Add sliced onions and cucumber to the noodles and mix again.

Top with a handful of spring greens, a boiled egg, and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

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