Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful meal that’s bold, refreshing, and full of Korean flair? Bibimmyeon — or Korean spicy cold noodles — is your answer. This easy recipe combines chewy cold noodles with a sweet, tangy, and fiery gochujang sauce, topped with crisp veggies and a creamy egg. Whether you're hunting for new dinner ideas, a quick lunch, or an easy recipe for hot days, this dish delivers big flavor in under 15 minutes. It’s one of the most satisfying food ideas when you want something fast, delicious, and energizing. Perfect for anyone exploring Korean cuisine or looking for vibrant breakfast ideas or healthy snack alternatives too.
Ingredients
2 servings somyeon (thin Korean wheat noodles)
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cucumber, julienned
2 scallions, thinly sliced
2 eggs, soft or hard-boiled
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/4 cup kimchi or pickled radish (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil the somyeon noodles according to package instructions (about 3–4 minutes). Stir to prevent clumping.
2. Immediately rinse the noodles under cold running water until fully cooled. Drain well.
3. In a bowl, mix gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir until smooth.
4. Place cooled noodles in a mixing bowl. Add sauce and toss well to coat all noodles evenly.
5. While the noodles sit in sauce, prepare your toppings: slice cucumber and scallions, and boil the egg to desired doneness.
6. Transfer noodles to a serving bowl. Arrange cucumber, scallions, and optional kimchi or radish around the edge.
7. Place halved egg on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add more sauce or sesame oil if preferred.
8. Serve immediately while cold and fresh. Mix everything together before eating.
Notes
Always rinse the noodles thoroughly in cold water to keep them chewy and prevent stickiness.
Chill your bowls before plating to enhance the cooling experience.
You can adjust the sauce's spice level by tweaking the amount of gochujang and gochugaru.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: bibimmyeon, Korean noodles, spicy cold noodles, easy dinner, quick lunch, Korean recipes