Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles)

Bibim Guksu is a light, spicy, and tangy noodle dish made with thin wheat noodles and a vibrant gochujang-based sauce. It’s bright, bold, and just right for a quick June dinner.

Ingredients:

• 2 servings somyeon (thin wheat noodles)
• 1/2 cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 carrot, julienned
• 1 boiled egg, halved
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp sesame seeds
• Optional: kimchi or shredded lettuce

Instructions:

1. Cook noodles, rinse in cold water, and drain.
2. In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil.
3. Toss noodles in sauce.
4. Top with vegetables, egg, and sesame seeds.

Suggested Pairing:

Serve with a side of kimchi or grilled tofu. Enjoy with cold barley tea or cucumber-infused water.