# Korean Spicy Mixed Noodles

> Bibim guksu (비빔국수)

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/korean-spicy-mixed-noodles/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Main Dish
- Time: prep 15 min, cook 5 min, total 20 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

### For the Noodles

- 8 oz thin wheat noodles (somyeon)
- 1 cucumber (julienned)
- 1 hard-boiled egg per serving
- 1 sheet(s) roasted seaweed (nori) (shredded)
- ¼ cup sesame seeds

### For the Sauce

- 4 tbsp kimchi brine
- 1/2 cup kimchi (chopped)
- 2 tbsp korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds

## Instructions

1. Cook Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions until just tender (usually 3-4 minutes for somyeon).
2. Cool Noodles: Immediately drain noodles and rinse thoroughly under cold running water until completely cooled. Drain again and set aside in refrigerator.
3. Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine kimchi brine, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic. Whisk until sugar completely dissolves and sauce is smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Prepare Toppings: While noodles chill, julienne the cucumber into thin matchsticks. Slice hard-boiled eggs into rounds. Shred seaweed into thin strips. Finely chop the kimchi.
5. Assemble: Place chilled noodles in serving bowls. Pour sauce over noodles and toss thoroughly until evenly coated.
6. Garnish: Top each bowl with chopped kimchi, cucumber julienne, egg slices, and shredded seaweed. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Serve: Present immediately while noodles are still cold for the best experience.

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Cook noodles al dente

- Rinse noodles thoroughly

- Adjust sauce to taste

- Use fresh ingredients

- Prepare sauce ahead

- Serve immediately

#### Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

- Extra gochugaru

- Kimchi

- Cold soup (mul naengmyeon broth)

- Korean side dishes

- Additional vegetables

- Ice-cold water

#### Variations

- Less spicy version

- Add protein (chicken/tofu)

- Different vegetables

- Cold broth on side

- Extra toppings

- Vegetarian/vegan option

#### Storage

- Best eaten fresh

- Store components separately

- Sauce keeps 1 week refrigerated

- Don't store mixed noodles

- Make fresh noodles when serving

- Keep vegetables separate

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## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 430
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated fat: 3 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1556 mg