Refreshing & Delicious Summer Delight: Super Simple Yeolmu Bibim Guksu
Beat the Heat with This Easy Yeolmu Bibim Guksu Recipe
Yeolmu (young radish greens) is incredibly delicious right now! Try making this super simple bibim guksu using yeolmu kimchi. It’s a refreshing, tangy, and satisfying noodle dish perfect for a hot day, and surprisingly easy to whip up at home. Enjoy the vibrant flavors without a fuss!
Main Ingredients- Somen noodles 200g (1-2 servings)
- Well-fermented yeolmu kimchi 150g
- Yeolmu kimchi brine 2 Tbsp
Spicy & Sweet Seasoning Sauce- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar for tanginess 1.5 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Fine gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar for tanginess 1.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the seasoning sauce, which is the heart of our delicious bibim guksu. In a bowl, combine gochujang (2 Tbsp), sugar (2 Tbsp), fine gochugaru (2 Tbsp), soy sauce (2 Tbsp), sesame oil (2 Tbsp), and vinegar (1.5 Tbsp) for a tangy kick. Mix everything thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved. Making this sauce ahead of time means you can simply assemble and mix everything once your noodles are ready.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to cook the noodles. Bring a generous pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the somen noodles (200g, about 1-2 servings) and gently loosen them to prevent sticking. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, or according to package directions, until they are perfectly al dente. Chewy and slightly firm noodles are key to great bibim guksu.
Step 3
As soon as the noodles are cooked, drain them and immediately rinse under cold running water until thoroughly chilled. This rinsing step makes the noodles delightfully chewy and prevents them from becoming mushy. Drain them well in a colander, then let them sit for a moment to air dry. Ensuring minimal water content will prevent the sauce from becoming diluted.
Step 4
Place the drained noodles into your serving bowl. Top generously with the yeolmu kimchi, roughly chopped with scissors for easy eating. The crisp texture of the yeolmu kimchi will add a wonderful crunch and depth of flavor to your noodles.
Step 5
Now, spoon the prepared seasoning sauce over the noodles and kimchi. Add 2 tablespoons of the flavorful brine from the yeolmu kimchi. This brine is a secret ingredient that adds an extra layer of refreshing, tangy flavor and depth to the dish.
Step 6
Finally, use chopsticks or a mixing spoon to quickly yet gently toss everything together. Ensure the seasoning sauce and kimchi are evenly distributed throughout the noodles. And voilà! Your incredibly refreshing and delicious Yeolmu Bibim Guksu is ready to be enjoyed. Dive in and savor this perfect summer treat!
