비빔국수
Bibim Guksu
Pronunciation:
bee-beem gook-soo
Protein:
Beef
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️ Medium
Description
Bibim Guksu is a cold Korean noodle dish with chewy wheat noodles tossed in a spicy, sweet gochujang-based sauce. The noodles are coated with a flavorful sauce and topped with fresh vegetables and sometimes a boiled egg. This refreshing dish is perfect for summer.
Ingredients
Wheat noodles
Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
Vinegar
Soy sauce
Sugar
Sesame oil
Cucumber
Carrots
Boiled egg
Sesame seeds
Variations
Regional variations exist in sauce ingredients and toppings. Some versions add meat or seafood. The noodles can vary from wheat to buckwheat.
Fun Facts
Bibim Guksu is especially popular during the hottest days of summer, as Koreans believe spicy foods help cool the body.