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Korean Cold Noodles with Beef

Refreshing chilled noodles topped with seasoned beef, cucumber, and a tangy gochujang sauce. Perfect summer dish with bold Korean flavors.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Korean Cold Noodles with Beef
koreanbeefnoodlescold dishsummer

Ingredients

  • 200 g dried soba or wheat noodles
  • 200 g beef ribeye or sirloin
  • 1 whole cucumber
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks green onions
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water until chilled, and set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice beef thinly against the grain. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate.

  4. 4

    In the same skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites set. Transfer to a plate.

  5. 5

    Whisk together gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and water in a small bowl.

  6. 6

    Divide cold noodles between two bowls. Top each with beef, a fried egg, cucumber julienne, and green onions.

  7. 7

    Drizzle sauce over noodles and sprinkle sesame seeds. Toss before eating.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • 10-inch skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

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