Korean Spicy Mixed Wheat Noodles
Bibim guksu is a chilled Korean noodle dish in which boiled and cold-rinsed somyeon wheat noodles are tossed in a sauce of gochujang, chili flakes, plum syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. The heat from the gochujang, the sweetness of plum syrup, and the brightness of vinegar layer together into a multi-dimensional flavor in every bite. Rinsing the noodles thoroughly in cold water removes excess starch, giving them a bouncy chew and allowing the sauce to cling evenly. Torn lettuce and julienned cucumber folded in at the end contribute crunch and moisture that loosen the thick sauce just enough. A tablespoon of noodle cooking water can thin the sauce if it feels too heavy.
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Instructions
- 1
Whisk gochujang, gochugaru, plum syrup, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- 2
Tear lettuce and julienne cucumber.
- 3
Boil noodles, rinse cold, and drain well for springy texture.
- 4
Toss noodles with sauce first, then fold in vegetables.
- 5
Serve right away and sprinkle sesame if desired.
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