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bibimmyeon topped with veggies, sauce, and jammy eggs.
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Bibimmyeon (Korean Spicy Cold Noodles)

This bibimmyeon is a Korean cold noodle dish that's spicy, sour, sweet, and full of fresh veggies! It's refreshing, nutritious, and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: bibimmyeon
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 503kcal
Cost: $4

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp gochujang
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp gochugaru
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 serving jjolmyeon noodles
  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • ¼ cup savoy cabbage
  • ¼ cup red cabbage
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup kimchi
  • 1 scallion
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Combine gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochugaru, toasted sesame seeds, and minced garlic. Mix until consistent, then place in the fridge.
  • Boil noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold running water to prevent further cooking. Place noodles in a small bowl and top with spicy sauce.
  • Top bibimmyeon noodles with fresh cucumber slices, chopped cabbage, shredded carrots, kimchi, scalions, and a jammy egg. Top it with an extra drizzle of sauce (optional), then mix it all up and enjoy!

Notes

  • I like to prep the bibimmyeon sauce about 30-60 minutes before serving so it has time to get cold in the fridge, but you can use it straight away if you prefer it to be room temperature.
  • I like to reserve a few spoonfuls of the sauce to drizzle over the top before serving.
  • If you aren't adding the sauce to the cooled noodles right away, I recommend tossing the noodles with a little neutral oil to keep them from sticking together.
  • Some bibimmyeon recipes I've seen add a lot more sugar than this recipe calls for. My recipe uses just enough to give it a slight sweetness, but you can increase the amount of sugar to your liking.
  • The best way to store this dish for meal prepping is to mix the noodles with the sauce and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Veggies and eggs should ideally be added just before serving for peak freshness.
  • If you've already mixed everything together, you should still store it in an airtight container in the fridge, though I would try to eat it within 2 days.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 64.2g | Protein: 16.2g | Fat: 18.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 1356.2mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 23g