Name: Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 4 bundles of somen noodles, see notes 1; 1/4 cup(s) gochujang (Korean red pepper paste); 2 tbsp coarse ground gochugaru (Korean red chili powder); 5 tbsp Korean plum extract syrup (maesil chung), see notes 2; 2 tsp fish sauce or anchovy extract; 2 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2-3 tbsp granulated sugar, see notes 3; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 baby or Persian cucumbers, julienned; 2 boiled eggs, halved; sesame seeds, as garnish

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe

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| Last Updated on February 26, 2024

Korean spicy noodles, also known as bibim guksu, is a piquant, zesty and slightly sweet dish. This addictive fiery Korean noodle dish will be a new favorite for spicy food lovers.

Dinner

Korean

ingredients

steps

minutes

Ingredients

Servings:

bundles of somen noodles, see notes 1

1/4 cup(s)

gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)

2 tbsp

coarse ground gochugaru (Korean red chili powder)

5 tbsp

Korean plum extract syrup (maesil chung), see notes 2

2 tsp

fish sauce or anchovy extract

2 1/2 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

2-3 tbsp

granulated sugar, see notes 3

garlic cloves, minced

2 tbsp

sesame oil

baby or Persian cucumbers, julienned

boiled eggs, halved

sesame seeds, as garnish

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Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, measure and prep all ingredients.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Bring a pot of water to a boil.

Step 2

Prepare the sauce. In a large bowl, combine the gochujang, coarse ground gochugaru, plum extract syrup, fish sauce (or anchovy extract), apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic cloves and sesame oil. Whisk until combined.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Prepare the sauce.

Step 3

Cook the somen according to the package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Rinse the cooked somen in cold water until the noodles are cool. Drain the noodles, lightly squeezing them to release all of the water.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Rinse the cooked somen in cold water until the noodles are cool.

Step 5

Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce. Toss until well coated.

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce.

Step 6

Divide the noodles into four bowls. Top with the julienned cucumbers in the center and nestle half of a boiled egg on top. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and enjoy!

Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Divide the noodles into four bowls.

Notes:

Four bundles of somyun noodles or eight ounces of angel hair pasta can be substituted.
Be sure to procure plum extract that is suitable for cooking
The spice levels of gochujang vary between brands. Start with two tablespoons and add more if needed.

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES

1553

FAT

25.7 g

PROTEIN

54.2 g

CARBS

276.6 g