Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Cold Noodles)

Chopsticks lifting bibim guksu noodles from bowl.

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Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Cold Noodles)

Have a tangy, savory, and refreshing bowl of Kimchi Bibim Guksu in just 15 minutes! These spicy Korean cold noodles are perfect for the summer when you want something filling without feeling heavy.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Korean

Servings: serving

Calories: 518kcal

Author: Mikha S.

Ingredients

4 oz thin wheat noodles
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/8 cup cabbage kimchi roughly chopped
1/4 small cucumber julienned, optional for serving

Sauce

1 tablespoons gochujang
1/2 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes, add less if you don’t like spicy
1 1/2 tablespoon kimchi brine
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon honey*
1 tablespoon cold ginger ale optional

Instructions

In a serving bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil then cook noodles according to packages’ instructions. Drain and rinse the or submerge the noodles in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Toss noodles in sauce and top with sesame seeds, kimchi, and cucumber, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

Noodles: For quick recipes like this, I highly recommend using fresh noodles because they cook much faster than dry noodles! I use fresh wheat noodles for this recipe but feel free to swap it out with any fresh noodles you'd like. I get mine from my local Asian market in the refrigerated section.
Gochujang: You can find it at local Asian and Korean markets and comes in various spice levels. It's becoming so popular that sometimes it's even in the Asian section of local grocery stores.
Honey: I like adding just a touch of honey since I don't have much of a sweet tooth and the gochujang also has sweetness, however, taste the sauce and add more honey if you like your sauce sweeter.
Toppings: Bulster your meal with additional vegetables and protein for even more nutrients, such as kimchi, thinly sliced cucumber, or boiled eggs. See the "Substitutions & Variations" section above for more topping ideas!

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