Spicy Cold Kimchi Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
511 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Spicy Cold Kimchi Noodles
Description
Spicy Cold Kimchi Noodles feature somen noodles that are cooked until just tender and then quickly cooled under cold running water to stop cooking and firm their texture. The noodles are then tossed with aged kimchi pieces and their juices alongside a bibim sauce comprised of gochujang, rice vinegar, honey, raw sugar, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. This sauce offers a balanced harmony of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors. The dish is served cold, topped with crisp julienned cucumber and a halved hard-boiled egg, which adds protein and a creamy contrast. This method preserves the fresh, vibrant notes of the ingredients and results in a light, textured noodle salad that can be enjoyed as a snack, light lunch, or side dish. The hands-on mixing ensures a good coating of the sauce and kimchi flavors throughout the noodles.
Ingredients
MAIN
- 180 g somen noodles (6.3 ounces)
- 1/2 cup kimchi cut into thumbnail pieces, aged
- 85 g cucumber 3 ounces), chilled, rinsed, seed removed and julienned, Lebanese or English cucumber
- 1 egg halved to serve on top of the noodles, hard boiled
BIBIM SAUCE (Mix these in a bowl)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp raw sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Cook the somen noodles in rapidly boiling water until al dente (follow the package directions). Drain the noodles and rinse under cold running water for about 1 minute, stirring with tongs or your hand to cool them evenly. Drain thoroughly.
- Combine the noodles, kimchi (and any kimchi juice released during cutting), and bibim sauce in a large mixing bowl. Mix well using your hands (wear a food-handling glove). Serve in a bowl, then top with cucumber and egg. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 511 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 511kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 89g | 30% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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