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Bibim Guksu - Spicy Korean Noodle Salad

Name: Bibim Guksu - Spicy Korean Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 2 Tbsp gochujang; 1½ Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp light brown sugar; 6.349 oz thin wheat noodles; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; ½ cucumber; ½ medium carrot; ⅔ cup cooked shelled edamame; 3 Tbsp vegan kimchi

20 min

Main

Salad

Budget-friendly

I was first introduced to Korean food in high school, thanks to a few Korean friends who always knew the best spots to eat. We’d go out and share as many dishes as we could—hot pots, sizzling plates, and endless little bowls of banchan (Korean side dishes). That’s when I discovered bibim guksu, and I’ve been obsessed ever since. It’s usually enjoyed cold, and it’s one of my go-to dishes during hot summer months: fresh and fiery, with chewy noodles, crunchy veggies, and a bright, tangy chile paste sauce. It also features kimchi—my all-time favorite Korean ingredient. I’ve more than once finished a small jar on its own with just chopsticks. For this recipe, I recommend using somyeon or sōmen noodles, which can be found at most Asian grocery stores, though any thin wheat noodles should do.

Servings

Total

20 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

5 min

Contains

soy

sesame

gluten

Free from

peanut

tree nut

Ingredients

Sauce

1
garlic clove, minced
2 Tbsp (36g)
gochujang^†
1½ Tbsp (23ml)
rice vinegar
1 Tbsp (15ml)
reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp (15ml)
toasted sesame oil
1 Tbsp (9g)
toasted sesame seeds
1 Tbsp (14g)
light brown sugar

Assembly

6.3 oz (180g)
thin wheat noodles^†
1 cup (90g)
shredded green cabbage
½
cucumber, cut into matchsticks
½
medium carrot, cut into matchsticks
⅔ cup (105g)
cooked shelled edamame
3 Tbsp (28g)
vegan kimchi, plus more to taste

Make your own

Traditional Vegan Kimchi

Directions

In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Cook the noodles according to package instructions. Once done, drain, rinse under cold water, and place in a serving bowl.
Add the cabbage, cucumber, carrot, edamame, and kimchi, and drizzle the sauce over top.
Give everything a good toss to coat. Enjoy!

Notes

^†Gochujang is a Korean fermented red chili paste with a sweet, savoury, and spicy flavour. It can be found in Asian grocery stores or well-stocked supermarkets.
^†For this recipe, I recommend using somyeon or sōmen noodles that can be found at most Asian grocery stores, though any thin wheat noodles should do.

Storage

Best enjoyed on the day it's made.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Plate method

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Grains & Starches 51%

• thin wheat noodles

Proteins 12%

• toasted sesame seeds

• cooked shelled edamame

Fruits & Veggies 37%

• garlic clove

• shredded green cabbage

• cucumber

• medium carrot

• vegan kimchi

Calcium

No significant sources of calcium

Fat

• toasted sesame oil

• toasted sesame seeds

Nutrition per serving

Calories 374 kcal

Total fat	8.8 g
Omega-3	0.2 g
Omega-6	3.5 g
Saturated fat	1.2 g
Trans fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol	0.0 mg

Total carbs	61.6 g
Dietary fiber	6.4 g
Total sugars	10.8 g
Added sugars	6.4 g
Protein	13.2 g
Sodium	1452 mg

Iron	2.76 mg
Potassium	613.3 mg
Calcium	98.6 mg
Magnesium	65.9 mg
Zinc	1.38 mg
Copper	0.37 mg
Manganese	0.79 mg
Phosphorus	160.9 mg
Selenium	7 μg

Vitamin A	109 μg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg
Vitamin B12	0 μg
Vitamin C	15.2 mg
Vitamin D	0 μg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Vitamin K	45 μg
Folate	143 μg
Thiamin	0.2 mg
Riboflavin	0.2 mg
Niacin	1.5 mg
Choline	32.6 mg

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