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    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu

    Last Modified: June 22, 2022 - Published by: christieathome

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    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu. Chewy cold noodles in a spicy, tangy and sweet sauce with egg and refreshing cucumbers! Ready in 10 minutes!

    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guks

    Perfect for a quick dinner or lunch. You will be craving these noodles anytime it's hot!

    Quick & Easy

    My bibim guksu noodles are easy to make in 10 minutes! Firstly, you’re simply boiling, straining and rinsing the cold noodles in cold water. Secondly, you'll mix them into your sauce ingredients. After that, you can top it off with cucumbers and boiled egg.

    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu

    Refreshing for Summer

    This is the best bibim guksu recipe to make for hot summer days! It's a Korean noodle dish commonly eaten to cool the body down.

    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu

    What is bibim guksu made of?

    It's made of Korean wheat noodles boiled and rinsed in cold water to keep them very chewy. The noodles are mixed in a spicy, tangy and sweet sauce which consist of gochujang, kimchi, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds and garlic. (You can find the bibim guksu sauce recipe below). Lastly, they are topped with fresh cucumbers and a boiled egg.

    What You’ll Need

    The following bibim guksu ingredients are required, please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements:

    • extra thin round Korean wheat noodles
    • cucumber 
    • egg

    Bibim Guksu sauce:

    • regular soy sauce
    • sesame oil
    • rice vinegar
    • gochujang paste
    • sugar or honey
    • garlic
    • kimchi
    • sesame seeds
    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu

    How to make Bibim Guksu

    Below are visuals to show you how to make this dish. Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details.

    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu

    FAQ

    Please find below frequently asked questions about this Korean Bibim Guksu recipe:

    Where can I find some of these ingredients?

    Korean Extra Thin Wheat Noodles - any Asian or Korean grocer in the noodle aisle.

    Kimchi - Korean or some Asian grocery stores.

    Gochujang Paste - Korean and Asian grocery stores. Check your sauce aisle.

    Rice Vinegar - Any Asian grocer will carry this item.

    Do you have a non-spicy version of this dish?

    Yes, please click here for my Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu aka Ganjang Bibim Guksu.

    What kind of kimchi should I use?

    I recommend using a well fermented kimchi. You can tell when the cabbage is more reddish than white and there is some juice in the container.

    Other Korean Recipes You May Like!

    If you enjoyed this easy Korean noodle dish, you may like these other Korean dishes:

    Rabokki Korean Spicy Sweet Ramen
    Korean Japchae Noodles
    Jajangmyeon Korean Black Bean Noodles
    Mild Tteokbokki Korean Rice Cakes

    Try it!

    I hope you give my Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu a try and enjoy it!

    If you enjoyed my recipe, please share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Christie

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    Easy 10-min. Bibim Guksu

    christieathome
    Korean Kimchi Bibim Guksu. Spring chewy cold noodles mixed in a spicy, tangy and sweet sauce topped with egg and refreshing cucumbers! Perfect for a quick dinner or lunch as it only takes 10 minutes to make!
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Servings 1
    Calories per serving 638 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 100 grams Korean wheat noodles (aka Somyeon) extra thin round kind
    • ¼ cup cucumber sliced into matchsticks
    • 1 egg

    Sauce:

    • ¼ cup kimchi (well fermented kind)
    • 2 tablespoon regular soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon gochujang
    • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar or sub with honey
    • ½ tablespoon garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

    Instructions
     

    • In a mixing bowl, add your kimchi and begin cutting into smaller pieces with clean kitchen scissors. Next add all Sauce ingredients (as listed above) and mix well.
    • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Lower the egg into the boiling water and cook for 7 minutes over high heat, uncovered. Then submerge cooked egg into an ice bath. Crack and peel egg. Slice it into half and set aside.
    • Meanwhile, in a medium large pot filled half way with water, bring it to boil. Add noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until chewy. *Make sure to taste for desired consistency. Strain and rinse noodles under cold water until noodles are cold. Strain out any excess water.
    • Add strained noodles to your sauce and mix well with clean hands. Transfer to serving bowl. Top off with sliced cucumbers and egg. Enjoy!
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    Medium Size Pot 2.4 Qt
    Measuring Set
    Mixing bowl
    Cutting Board
    Santoku Knife
    Nutrition
    Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 2087mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 6mg
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine korean
    Keyword bibim guksu, bibim guksu how to make, bibim guksu ingredients, bibim guksu noodles, bibim guksu recipe, bibim guksu sauce, kimchi bibim guksu

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    1. Rosemary Squires

      April 09, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      5 stars
      Bim bim hehe!! I just love how fun these recipes sound. I'm definitely going to give a noodle recipe a try next week with some marinated beef!

      Reply
    2. Bob

      April 14, 2020 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      This was super easy to make and I made it twice because it was so good!

      Reply
    3. LetsCurry

      April 20, 2020 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Christie, cold noodles and chewy with soya sauce sounds interesting. Will have to try it to experience the distinctive taste. Thanks for an amazing recipe again.

      Reply
    4. Josiah - DIY Thrill

      April 27, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      These noodles look amazing!

      Reply
    5. Sherri

      April 30, 2020 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Love how fast this meal comes together and that it can be customized to be vegan too! A perfect dinner for the whole family!

      Reply
    6. Rashmi

      May 01, 2020 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      This looks super yummy..... thanks for sharing the recipe dear.. 🙂
      http://www.beautyandfashionfreaks.com

      Reply
      • christieathome

        May 01, 2020 at 11:17 am

        Thanks so much for reading and your kind comment!

        Reply
    7. Rebecca Dillon

      May 04, 2020 at 5:14 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious dinner idea! I love how easy it is to make.

      Reply
    8. sai

      October 16, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      what will it taste like if i dont add kimchi? will it be bad

      Reply
      • christieathome

        October 18, 2021 at 2:12 pm

        It won't be as flavourful so if you're going to omit kimchi, I would actually recommend this recipe instead: https://christieathome.com/blog/ganjang-bibim-guksu/

        Reply

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