Kim Joon-hyun Style Upgraded Bibimmyeon Golden Recipe
TV Foodie Imitation: Upgrading Paldo Bibimmyeon with ‘How Do You Play?’ and ‘Delicious Guys’ Kim Joon-hyun’s Secret Sauce
This recipe elevates the humble Paldo Bibimmyeon into a gourmet dish, inspired by comedian Kim Joon-hyun’s special sauce. Learn how to achieve an expert-level taste right in your own kitchen!
Main Ingredients- 1 handful of bean sprouts
- 1 hard-boiled egg
- 1/4 cucumber
- A little pickled radish (danmuji)
- A little kimchi
- 1 pack of Paldo Bibimmyeon noodles
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, blanch the bean sprouts briefly in boiling water to remove any raw smell. Immediately rinse them under cold water to keep them crisp and crunchy. Have one egg ready, hard-boiled.
Step 2
Thinly julienne the cucumber. Slice the pickled radish and kimchi into similar-sized strips. If the kimchi is too chunky, you can finely chop it for easier mixing.
Step 3
Cook the Paldo Bibimmyeon noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, quickly rinse them under cold water to wash off excess starch. Drain them thoroughly to ensure the noodles remain chewy and don’t become mushy.
Step 4
Now for the special sauce upgrade! Instead of just using the powder packet, we’ll enhance the flavor. In a bowl, combine the Paldo Bibimmyeon liquid sauce packet with 1 Tbsp of kimchi brine for added depth and 1 Tbsp of gochujang for a spicy kick. Stir in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1/2 Tbsp of vinegar for a balanced sweet and sour taste. Mix everything well until you have a delicious, fragrant sauce. (Feel free to add a little more vinegar if you prefer a tangier flavor.)
Step 5
Place the drained noodles into a bowl. Pour the prepared sauce over the noodles. Using chopsticks, vigorously mix the sauce into the noodles until every strand is evenly coated. Proper mixing is key to a flavorful bibimmyeon.
Step 6
Transfer the well-mixed noodles to a serving bowl. Artfully arrange the blanched bean sprouts, julienned cucumber, pickled radish strips, kimchi, and shredded seaweed on top. Finally, place the halved hard-boiled egg as a crowning glory. Your upgraded Kim Joon-hyun style Bibimmyeon is complete! Enjoy this delightful meal!
