Ingredients with Measurements:
- 8 oz. of dried somen noodles
- 1/4 cup of soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. of rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp. of sesame oil
- 1 tbsp. of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp. of sugar
- 1/2 tsp. of minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp. of minced ginger
- 1/4 cup of sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup of julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup of julienned cucumber
- 1/4 cup of julienned red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of julienned yellow bell pepper
- 1/4 cup of julienned daikon radish
- 1/4 cup of julienned zucchini
Special equipment needed:
- Large pot
- Colander
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the somen noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Drain again and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, gochujang, sugar, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well combined.
3. Add the cooked somen noodles to the mixing bowl with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.
4. Add the sliced scallions, julienned carrots, julienned cucumber, julienned red bell pepper, julienned yellow bell pepper, julienned daikon radish, and julienned zucchini to the mixing bowl with the noodles and toss to combine.
5. Serve the Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 4 minutes
Temperature:
- Room temperature or chilled
Serving size:
- 4 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Somen noodles can be substituted with soba noodles or spaghetti.
- Gochujang can be substituted with sriracha or red pepper flakes.
Variations:
- Add sliced grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Substitute the vegetables with your favorite vegetables such as mushrooms or spinach.
Tips and tricks:
- Rinse the noodles under cold running water to stop the cooking process and prevent them from sticking together.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preferred level of spiciness.
- Use a mandoline slicer to easily julienne the vegetables.
Storage instructions:
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu in a large bowl and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro.
Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
- Korean-style fried chicken
- Steamed rice
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the noodles are too dry, add a splash of water or soy sauce to moisten them.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to rinse the vegetables thoroughly before slicing and using them in the recipe.
Food history:
- Bibim Guksu is a Korean cold noodle dish that originated in the city of Pyongyang in North Korea.
Flavor profiles:
- Salty, sweet, spicy, and tangy.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve the Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu as a main dish or as a side dish.
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Region: Korean