Bibim Dangmyeon (Spicy Glass Noodles)
Chewy sweet potato glass noodles tossed in a tangy gochujang dressing with fresh cucumber and carrot - a refreshing Korean noodle dish ready in 20 minutes. The noodles are rinsed in cold water to set their translucent, chewy texture before being dressed. Gochujang brings heat, vinegar adds tartness, and sugar balances with sweetness, creating a layered spicy-sweet-sour sauce that coats each strand evenly. A touch of sesame oil prevents the noodles from clumping and adds a subtle nutty aroma.
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Instructions
- 1
Boil noodles until translucent; rinse in cold water.
- 2
Julienne the cucumber and carrot.
- 3
Mix gochujang, vinegar, sugar, and garlic for the sauce.
- 4
Toss noodles and vegetables with the sauce.
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