1. **Boil the noodles -** Start by cooking your noodles according to the package instructions. You can use somen, soba, or any thin wheat noodles you prefer. 2. **Rinse the noodles in ice-cold water -** Rinse the noodles under **very cold water** several times. This stops the cooking process and gives the noodles their signature chewy, bouncy texture. It also helps them better absorb the sauce. 3. **Make the bibimmyeon sauce -** In a separate bowl, mix: * **1.5 tbsp gochujang** * **1 tbsp soy sauce** * **1 tbsp sugar** * **1 tbsp vinegar** * **1 tbsp sesame oil** 4. **Mix sauce with noodles-** Place your cold noodles into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and **toss everything together** until every strand is evenly coated. It helps to use clean hands or tongs to get in there and really mix things up. Want to add more dimension? Throw in some finely sliced onions, julienned cucumber, or even shredded lettuce. These crunchy elements balance beautifully with the chewy noodles and rich sauce. 5. **Plate and garnish -** Transfer your bibimmyeon to a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for a nutty finish. If you’re feeling fancy, add half a boiled egg on top — a classic bibimmyeon topping!
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Full recipe link: [https://www.foodandspot.com/articles/recipes/korean/bibim-guksu](https://www.foodandspot.com/articles/recipes/korean/bibim-guksu)
**Ingredients**
Here’s what you’ll need to create this refreshing bowl of spicy mixed noodles:
* Thin noodles (somen or any quick-cooking wheat noodles)
* Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) – **1.5 tbsp**
* Soy sauce – **1 tbsp**
* Sugar – **1 tbsp**
* Vinegar (preferably rice vinegar) – **1 tbsp**
* Sesame oil – **1 tbsp**
* Toasted sesame seeds – to garnish
**Instruction**
1. **Boil the noodles -** Start by cooking your noodles according to the package instructions. You can use somen, soba, or any thin wheat noodles you prefer.
2. **Rinse the noodles in ice-cold water -** Rinse the noodles under **very cold water** several times. This stops the cooking process and gives the noodles their signature chewy, bouncy texture. It also helps them better absorb the sauce.
3. **Make the bibimmyeon sauce -** In a separate bowl, mix:
* **1.5 tbsp gochujang**
* **1 tbsp soy sauce**
* **1 tbsp sugar**
* **1 tbsp vinegar**
* **1 tbsp sesame oil**
4. **Mix sauce with noodles-** Place your cold noodles into a large mixing bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles and **toss everything together** until every strand is evenly coated. It helps to use clean hands or tongs to get in there and really mix things up. Want to add more dimension? Throw in some finely sliced onions, julienned cucumber, or even shredded lettuce. These crunchy elements balance beautifully with the chewy noodles and rich sauce.
5. **Plate and garnish -** Transfer your bibimmyeon to a serving plate or bowl. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for a nutty finish. If you’re feeling fancy, add half a boiled egg on top — a classic bibimmyeon topping!