Description
Spicy Korean cold noodles dance with gochujang’s fiery charm, delivering a symphony of bold flavors that cool and ignite summer palates. Refreshing noodles and zesty sauce invite you to savor Seoul’s street food magic in one unforgettable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) somyeon (thin wheat noodles) or buckwheat/soba noodles
Sauce Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar or honey
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Cucumber
- Kimchi
- Boiled egg
- Crushed sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk gochujang, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic into a harmonious sauce, ensuring smooth blending. Let mixture rest at room temperature.
- Bring a pot of water to rolling boil and cook noodles until perfectly al dente, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Immediately transfer noodles to colander and shock under frigid running water, massaging strands to eliminate residual starch and halt cooking process.
- Thoroughly drain noodles, allowing excess water to drip away completely.
- Transfer noodles to serving bowl and generously drizzle prepared sauce, tossing meticulously to guarantee uniform coating of each noodle strand.
- Artfully arrange crisp cucumber matchsticks, tangy kimchi pieces, halved soft-boiled egg, and optional garnishes across noodle surface.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions for additional texture and visual appeal.
- Serve chilled, presenting immediately to maintain optimal temperature and noodle consistency.
Notes
- Chill noodles completely before adding sauce to prevent a watery consistency and maintain the perfect texture.
- Adjust gochujang sauce spiciness by adding more or less paste based on personal heat tolerance.
- Use gluten-free noodles like sweet potato or rice noodles to make the dish suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep toppings in advance and keep them separately chilled for a quick, refreshing summer meal that can be assembled in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg