Spicy Bibim Guksu
Korean cold noodle bowl with a fiery gochujang-sesame sauce, fresh vegetables, and crispy fried onions. Ready in 20 minutes and endlessly customizable.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 6 oz thin wheat noodles (guksu or ramen)
- 2.5 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 2 large egg
- ¼ cup crispy fried onions (or panko)
Instructions
- 1
Boil noodles in salted water until al dente, about 4 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
- 2
Whisk gochujang, sesame oil, 2 tbsp cold water, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1 minced garlic clove into a smooth sauce.
- 3
Julienne cucumber and carrot into thin matchsticks (or use a mandoline). Fry eggs sunny-side up in a separate skillet.
- 4
Divide noodles between two bowls. Top each with cucumber, carrot, and a fried egg. Drizzle the sauce generously over top.
- 5
Scatter crispy fried onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over each bowl. Mix vigorously before eating.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- medium skillet
- 2 bowls
- whisk
- mandoline or box grater (optional)
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