Korean Spicy Mixed Cold Noodles
Bibim naengmyeon is a spicy cold noodle dish made by tossing chewy naengmyeon noodles in a sauce of gochujang, chili flakes, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. The noodles' distinctively resilient, almost rubbery chew grips the bold sauce, creating an intensely textured eating experience. Rinsing the boiled noodles multiple times in cold water and draining them thoroughly is critical to prevent the sauce from becoming watery. Julienned cucumber and thinly sliced Korean pear cut through the heat with refreshing crunch and a mild fruity sweetness. A halved boiled egg placed on top offers a creamy counterpoint to the spice.
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Instructions
- 1
Julienne the cucumber and thinly slice the pear, then chill in cold water for crisp texture.
- 2
Mix gochujang, gochugaru, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil to make the spicy sauce.
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Boil noodles for 40-60 seconds as directed, then rinse repeatedly in cold water to remove starch.
- 4
Drain noodles thoroughly, toss with sauce first, and check seasoning.
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Plate the noodles, top with cucumber, pear, and egg, then serve immediately.
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