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Close-up handheld shot of Bibim Guksu noodles coated in thick glossy gochujang sauce.

Bibim Guksu: The Ultimate Spicy Korean Cold Noodle Recipe

A refreshing and spicy Korean cold noodle dish featuring thin wheat noodles tossed in a thick, glossy gochujang sauce, topped with crisp julienned cucumbers and a perfect soft-boiled egg with a jammy yolk.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 7 oz Somyeon (Thin Wheat Noodles) 200g
  • 3 tbsp Gochujang 45ml
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru 15ml
  • 2 tbsp Rice Vinegar 30ml
  • 1.5 tbsp Honey 22ml
  • 1/2 medium Cucumber Julienned
  • 1 large Egg Soft-boiled, jammy yolk

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling noodles
  • 2 Mixing Bowl One for sauce, one for tossing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil the egg for 6.5 minutes, then shock in an ice bath to achieve a jammy yolk.
  2. Whisk gochujang, gochugaru, vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until glossy and vibrant red.
  3. Boil thin noodles for 3-4 minutes, then scrub under cold water to remove starch.
  4. Toss chilled noodles with sauce and top with julienned cucumber, egg, and sesame seeds.

Notes

Ensure noodles are ice-cold before mixing to maintain sauce thickness.
Scrubbing the noodles under water is key for the correct texture.