5 from 9 votes
Easy Bibim Guksu (Korean Cold Kimchi Noodles)
Bibim guksu, Korean cold kimchi noodles, are perfect for warm weather. Made with chewy wheat noodles, kimchi, crunchy vegetables, and a spicy gochujang sauce, this customizable dish is both refreshing and flavorful. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
582 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 8 oz wheat noodles thin (somyeon
- 1/2 cup kimchi chopped
- 2 lettuce shredded, leaves
- 1/2 English cucumber sliced into thin strips
- 2 perilla leaves sliced, optional, kkaennip
- 1 egg sliced in half (Omit it for vegan diet, hard or soft boiled
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds crushed, toasted
Bibim sauce
- 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
- 1 tbsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 1/2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Korean plum extract optional, maeshil-cheong
Instructions
- To make the bibim sauce, combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside. Crush the toasted sesame seeds in a mortar until coarsely ground. Set aside.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package directions. To make the noodles chewier, add some cold water when the water comes to a full boil. Repeat this process 2-3 more times whenever the water returns to a boil.
- Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold running water while tossing the noodles around. This helps to cool down the noodles and makes them chewier. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Put the cold noodles in a mixing bowl and add the bibim sauce. Toss the noodles with your hands or kitchen tongs until they are evenly coated.
- Divide the noodles into individual serving bowls. Top with your desired toppings, such as chopped kimchi, sliced lettuce, cucumber, shredded cabbage, perilla leaves, and a hard boiled egg. Sprinkle the crushed toasted sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.To eat, toss the noodles gently with the toppings to mix everything together. This will help to ensure that each bite is full of flavor and texture.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
1402mg
(58%)
Potassium
691mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3231IU
(65%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
140mg
(14%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1402mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 691mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3231IU | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.