Ganjang Bibim Guksu (Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu). A delicious cold noodle dish seasoned with a savory, sweet, tangy sauce with a soft boiled egg and fresh crunchy cucumber. Ready in 10 minutes!
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What is Ganjang Bibim Guksu?
In Korean translation, "Ganjang" means "soy sauce" and "Bibim Guksu" means "mixed noodles". It's a popular Korean food that originates from South Korea. These Korean noodles are made of cold thin noodles seasoned in a savory, tangy sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, garlic with a soft-boiled egg and fresh vegetables.
I love to enjoy this delicious Korean dish during the hot weather as it's cooling. This is actually a summer dish in Korean cuisine. These noodles are a quick and simple dish with a swift cooking process making it great for hot summer days when we may lack energy to cook.
Ganjang Bibim Guksu is also very similar to Kimchi Bibim Guksu, which contains a spicy sauce. After making both of these noodles dishes numerous times for myself, I decided it was time to share the soy version on the blog!
Ingredients
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
- Somyeon noodles: these are Korean thin wheat noodles. You can find these dry noodles at the Korean grocer. They're made of wheat flour, salt and water. Do not confuse them with the thicker kind. If you can't find these, substitute with soba noodles.
- Egg: these are best served with a soft yolk egg. But if you enjoy hard-boiled eggs, go for that instead!
- Fresh Cucumber
Noodle Sauce:
- Regular soy sauce: or substitute with low sodium soy sauce or light soy sauce. If you’re gluten-free, substitute with tamari sauce, coconut aminos or a gluten-free soy sauce of your choice. Do not use dark soy sauce.
- Sesame seeds
- Sesame oil
- White granulated sugar
- Garlic
- Rice vinegar: to add some acid to the sauce balancing out all the flavors!
Note: Most Korean or Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
Expert Tips
- Do not boil the noodles in a small pot. Because they contain a lot of starch, the noodle water will over bubble and create a mess on your stovetop! I recommend boiling these noodles in a medium or large pot.
- Do not overcook the noodles. If you want that delicious chewy texture, only boil them for 3 minutes and strain immediately and rinse under cold running water.
- Ensure all the water is strained from the noodles. The excess water in the noodles can dilute the sauce.
- Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 2 teaspoon vinegar to a small pot of water to boil your eggs. This helps make the peeling process so much easier!
- Immediately after boiling your eggs, place them in an ice water bath. This makes it easier to crack and peel them.
- When you are ready to crack and peel the egg, use to a spoon to crack from the base of the egg (the less pointy end) and peel from the base.
How to make Bibim Guksu noodles
- In a medium or large pot filled with water, bring it to a boil. Add noodles and loosen them. Boil for 2-3 minutes until Al dente. Do not over boil them or they will become soggy. Strain cooked noodles immediately and run under cold water to rinse out the excess starch with clean hands. Strain out any excess water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a smaller pot filled with enough water, boil your eggs on medium-high heat. Boil without a lid for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. For medium soft eggs, boil for 7-8 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, boil for 9-10 minutes. After they have boiled, transfer to an ice bath to cool completely. Crack and peel them Slice them into half with a sharp paring knife. Set aside.
- Slice cucumbers into thin matchsticks and set aside. Note: There's no need to peel the cucumber.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic and rice vinegar. Mix in the cold noodles with tongs or clean hands.
- Finally, transfer seasoned noodles into each serving bowl. Place cucumber slices over top along with sliced eggs. Enjoy!
Storage
This dish is best consumed immediately or same day. However, if you have leftover noodles, store them in an airtight container and they can last up to 2-3 days in the fridge.
There's no need to reheat them but keep in mind, these chewy noodles will become soggier over time.
Other Korean noodle recipes you may like!
- Janchi Guksu (Warm Korean Noodles)
- Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu
- Jajangmyeon
- Japchae
- Kimchi Cheese Ramen
📖 Recipe
Easy 10-min. Ganjang Bibim Guksu
Ingredients
- 7.05 oz somyeon noodles (Korean thin wheat noodles)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cucumber unpeeled & washed
Bibim Guksu sauce:
- 3 tablespoon regular soy sauce (not dark soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a medium to large pot filled with water, bring it to a boil over high heat. Add noodles and loosen them. Boil for 3 minutes, no longer. Strain noodles immediately and run under cold water to rinse out the excess starch. Strain out any excess water. Set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a smaller pot filled with enough water, boil your eggs on medium-high heat. Boil without a lid for 6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs. (For medium soft eggs, boil for 7-8 minutes. For hard boiled eggs, boil for 9-10 minutes.) Transfer boiled eggs to an ice bath to cool completely. Crack and peel them Slice them into half with a sharp paring knife. Set aside.
- Slice cucumbers into thin match sticks and set aside. Note: There's no need to peel the cucumber.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame seeds, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic and rice vinegar. Then mix in the cold noodles with tongs or clean hands.
- Divide noodles between serving bowls. Place cucumber slices over top along with sliced eggs. Enjoy!
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys
These noodles look so delicious, especially with that tasty sauce! Such a perfect meal idea!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This looks like such a tasty noodle dish!! I want to dig right in! Perfect to keep in the fridge for an easy lunch!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
This dish is the perfect remedy for a busy week. It's quick, easy and packed with so much irresistible flavor!