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

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
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water until chilled, and set aside.
- 2
Slice beef thinly against the grain. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites set. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Whisk together gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and water in a small bowl.
- 6
Divide cold noodles between two bowls. Top each with beef, a fried egg, cucumber julienne, and green onions.
- 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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