Bibim Guksu, which means mixed noodles, is a summer staple throughout Korea. Refreshingly spicy, this cold noodle dish is made with buckwheat noodles, thinly sliced fresh vegetables, and kimchi and dressed with gochujang sauce. This sauce is packed with umami from soy sauce and garlic, and heat from both gochujang paste and gochugaru flakes. It’s bonkers delicious.
Start with the sauce. Combine the sauce ingredients in a mixing bowl, taste and adjust the seasoning with sugar, salt or vinegar if necessary. You can make the sauce in advance, keeping it in the fridge until you are ready to serve. Next, thinly slice the veggies. If making ahead of time, keep the sliced veggies in a bowl of ice water and drain well before using. Finally, cook the buckwheat noodles according to the package directions. In a pinch, any thin noodles will work. Drain the noodles and rinse under cold water. Assemble the noodles and vegetables and dress them with sesame oil and prepared gochujang sauce.
To make the Bibim Guksu, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small bowl, mix together 3 tablespoons Korean chili pepper paste, 1 tablespoon Korean chili pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Korean/Asian hot mustard paste, 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or to taste, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 clove minced garlic, and 2 tablespoons soft drink of choice if using. Keep the sauce cool in the fridge. The sauce can be made ahead of time, and it will keep well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Cook 8 ounces buckwheat noodles in a medium pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Drain and shock in cold water to stop the cooking process.
Drain and rinse in ice water until the noodles are very cold. Divide the noodles into two mounds. Transfer the mounds to a colander to drain.
Place the drained noodles in the center of two serving bowls.
Arrange the sliced vegetables over the noodles. Drizzle ½ tablespoon sesame oil over, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, and place one half of the boiled egg on top of each bowl.
Serve the cold noodles topped with the prepared gochujang sauce or serve the sauce alongside for drizzling.
Refreshing and spicy, these Bibim Guksu Korean spicy cold noodles are packed with fresh veggies and flavor. Give this recipe a try, and let us know what you think in the comments!
Bibim Guksu was such a delight! I loved the fresh veggies and perfect spice. I made it for a picnic.
This recipe is super tasty! My kids loved helping me mix the fresh veggies in. It was a blast for our summer family night. Easy and delicious, we will definitely make it again.
Superb flavor! Made this for my friends last week, and we had the best time enjoying this refreshing dish on a hot summer day.
Yum! This Bibim Guksu is so bomb. I made it for our family picnic, and everyone was raving about it. The flavors are on point, and it's super easy to whip up. Seriously, I can’t get enough of it!
Superb recipe, love how easy it is. Made Bibim Guksu last week for a hot day. It was a hit with my friends, fresh and spicy flavors. Can't get enough.
I made Bibim Guksu for my friends’ gathering. The fresh veggies and spicy sauce made it a hit. Everyone asked for seconds, it was so good.
I tried Bibim Guksu last week and it was simply great. The spicy sauce perfectly combined with the fresh veggies made my summer meal feel special. I even made it for a friend, and we both loved it. Will definitely make again
OMG, Bibim Guksu is like my new fave dish! It's super easy to make, and the flavor is just unreal! I whipped it up for a picnic and everyone was loving it! The gochujang sauce kicks it up a notch. Makes hot days so much better. For real, must try!
Delicious!
Absolutely lush! Made it for a picnic, everyone loved the zingy flavors!
Bibim Guksu is amazing! I made it for my kids' summer picnic and they loved it. The flavors blend so well together, it's refreshing and spicy—just perfect for hot days.
Loved it. Quick to prepare, fresh flavors. Reminds me of summer picnics with my wife, the kids loved it too.
Amazing!
Made this for a summer BBQ. So easy and everyone loved it. Totally a keeper.
I truly enjoyed making Bibim Guksu for my family this summer. The flavors were just awesome! My kids loved the spicy kick and fresh veggies. It made for a quick dinner after a hot day. Thanks for this brilliant recipe.
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