Bibim Guksu (Sweet & Spicy Cold Noodles)

 

Ingredients: (2 servings)

200g somyeon (thin noodles)

½ cup shredded cucumber

½ red chilli (sliced diagonally)

1 soft-boiled egg (halved)

1 tsp toasted white sesame seeds

Sauce:

½ cup chopped kimchi

1/3 cup kimchi juice

1 tsp caster sugar

1 tsp rice vinegar

3 tbsp gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)

1 tsp minced garlic

2 tsp extra virgin sesame oil

1 tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix all sauce ingredients and keep it cool in the fridge.
2. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add in somyeon and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain quickly and shock in cold water to stop cooking. Drain and rinse in icy cold water until the noodles are very cold. Place the noodles in a colander to drain.
3. Place noodles in a mixing bowl, add in sauce. Put on a disposable glove and toss well. Divide the noodles into 2 portions and place it in 2 separate serving bowl.
4. Top with shredded cucumber, red chilli, soft boiled egg and garnish with toasted white sesame seeds. Serve.