Bibim Guksu
This Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Noodles Salad) is being made on repeat this summer! You just can’t go wrong with soba noodles, crunchy veggies and a chilled sweet and spicy sauce.
Servings: 3
Ingredients
For Salad
- 1 cup cooked soba noodles 160 grams
- ½ cup julienned carrots 42 grams
- ½ cup shredded green cabbage 30 grams
- ½ cup shredded red cabbage 30 grams
- 1 cucumber sliced lengthwise, 40 grams
- ¼ cup thinly sliced kimchi
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
For Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang korean chilli pepper paste
- 2 teaspoons gochugaru korean chilli pepper flakes
- ¾ teaspoons mustard paste
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons apple juice
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions (soba noodles to be cooked for approx. 5-6 minutes)1 cup cooked soba noodles
- Drain and shock in cold water to stop cooking.
- Toss the noodles in a teaspoon of sesame oil. Refrigerate for at least two hours so the noodles are cold.1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Add all the ingredients for sauce in a bowl, whisk & set aside.2 tablespoons gochujang, 2 teaspoons gochugaru, ¾ teaspoons mustard paste, 1 ½ tablespoons sugar, 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons light soy sauce, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, ½ teaspoon minced garlic, 2 tablespoons apple juice
- Place the noodles and all the veggies except cucumber in a serving bowl, pour the sauce and toss well so that the sauce coats everything.½ cup julienned carrots, ½ cup shredded green cabbage, ½ cup shredded red cabbage, ¼ cup thinly sliced kimchi
- Top with sesame seeds and sliced cucumber and your Bibim Guksu is ready to serve.1 teaspoon sesame seeds, 1 cucumber
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Notes
- The sauce can be made ahead of time, and it will keep well for up to 2 weeks.
- If you are prepping veggies beforehand, keep them in ice cold water & drain well before using.
- I strongly advise adding veggies just before serving so that they remain crunchy
- Adding veggies along with noodles and serving it later, will make the salad too soggy and it will not taste as good.
Nutrition
Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 4239IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg