Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Noodles Salad) Recipes

Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Noodles Salad)

This Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Noodles Salad) is being made on repeat this summer! You just can’t go wrong with soba noodles, crunchy veggies and a chilled sweet and spicy sauce.

It's super hot this summer - hotter than usual and all I've been craving is cold things to eat. These Korean Spicy Cold Noodles (bibim guksu) have been coming in clutch as a refreshing summer lunch that I’ve been making on repeat 

Bibim Guksu directly translates to mixed noodles (bibim means mixed and guksu means noodles) because we mix everything together in a bowl before digging right in. Top it off with some cucumber thinly sliced lengthwise for a cooling balance to the kick from the sauce!

Introduction

Beat the summer heat with this refreshing Bibim Guksu, a spicy Korean noodle salad that combines soba noodles, crunchy vegetables, and a chilled, sweet, and spicy sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a light lunch or dinner and is packed with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

• 1 cup cooked soba noodles (160 grams)
• ½ cup julienned carrots (42 grams)
• ½ cup shredded green cabbage (30 grams)
• ½ cup shredded red cabbage (30 grams)
• 1 cucumber, sliced lengthwise (40 grams)
• ¼ cup thinly sliced kimchi
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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• For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili pepper paste)
  • 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili pepper flakes)
  • ¾ teaspoon mustard paste
  • 1½ tablespoons sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice

  Instructions

• 1. Cook Noodles:

     • Cook soba noodles according to package instructions (approximately 5-6 minutes).
     • Drain and shock in cold water to stop cooking.

  2. Chill Noodles:

     • Toss the noodles in a teaspoon of sesame oil and refrigerate for at least two hours.

  3. Prepare Sauce:

     • In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients and set aside.

  4. Assemble Salad:

     • Place chilled noodles and all vegetables (except cucumber) in a serving bowl.
     • Pour the sauce over the top and toss well to coat everything evenly.

  5. Garnish and Serve:

     • Top with sesame seeds and sliced cucumber.
     • Serve immediately.

  Tips

  • Make the sauce ahead of time; it keeps well for up to two weeks.
  • Keep prepped veggies in ice-cold water until ready to use.
  • Add veggies just before serving to maintain their crunch.