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✨Spicy & Sweet! Baek Jong-won’s Bibim Guksu (Simplified Recipe)✨





✨Spicy & Sweet! Baek Jong-won’s Bibim Guksu (Simplified Recipe)✨

Recreate the Famous Taste from ‘Kang’s Kitchen’!

✨Spicy & Sweet! Baek Jong-won's Bibim Guksu (Simplified Recipe)✨

This is the very bibim guksu recipe that took the internet by storm after being featured on tvN’s ‘Kang’s Kitchen Season 2’! We’ve adapted Chef Baek Jong-won’s iconic recipe for easy home cooking. Experience the perfect balance of sweet and savory that makes this dish irresistible!

Recipe Info

  • Category : Noodles & Dumplings
  • Ingredient Category : Others
  • Occasion : Everyday
  • Cooking : Mixed (Bibim-style)
  • Servings : More than 6 servings
  • Difficulty : Anyone

Key Ingredients

  • 300g Ground pork (or thinly sliced pork belly)
  • 1 cup Minced onion (measured with a paper cup)
  • 2 stalks Green onions
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 Pear (or 1 cup of pre-juiced pear beverage)
  • Pickled radish (julienned)
  • Seaweed flakes (for garnish)
  • Noodles (Somen or medium noodles, as preferred)
  • Sesame oil
  • Whole sesame seeds (or ground sesame seeds)

Golden Ratio Bibim Guksu Sauce (Adapted)

  • 1 cup Mirin (or cooking wine)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Corn syrup (or rice syrup)
  • 1.5 cups Soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup Minced garlic
  • 1 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1.5 cups Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to spice preference)
  • Ground black pepper

For Reference: Chef Baek Jong-won’s Original Recipe (Large Batch)

  • 1kg Pork
  • 3 cups Water
  • 3 Onions
  • 500g Green onions
  • 3 cups Mirin
  • 3 cups Sugar
  • 3 cups Corn syrup
  • 6 cups Soy sauce
  • 2 Pears
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Minced garlic
  • 1.5 Tbsp Grated ginger
  • 560g Gochugaru
  • Ground black pepper

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

First, prepare one onion and mince it finely. Aim for about 1 cup when measured with a paper cup. The onion’s sweetness and flavor will add depth to the sauce.

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Step 2

Wash the two green onions thoroughly and finely chop them, using both the white and green parts. They can be used as a garnish or added while cooking the sauce to enhance its aroma.

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Step 3

In a deep pan or pot, add the 300g of ground pork and 1 cup of water. Break up the meat with a spatula or wooden spoon and stir constantly while cooking to prevent clumping. This method ensures the pork cooks evenly and stays fluffy.

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Step 4

Once the pork is no longer pink and has started to cook, add the minced onion and chopped green onions. Simmer over medium-low heat until the ingredients are tender and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. This slow simmering process develops a rich flavor.

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Step 5

Now, let’s make the base for the bibim guksu sauce. Combine 1 cup of mirin, 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of corn syrup, and 1.5 cups of soy sauce in the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to foam vigorously, reduce the heat and simmer for another 2-3 minutes. Let the sauce cool completely before proceeding. It’s important to let it cool to avoid a strong alcohol scent.

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Step 6

Add ingredients that will bring umami and a smooth texture to the sauce. Incorporate the pureed pear from half a pear (or 1 cup of pre-juiced pear beverage), along with 1/3 cup of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger. Adjust the amount of ginger to your preference, as it has a strong flavor.

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Step 7

It’s time to add the gochugaru for color and spiciness. Start by adding 1 cup of gochugaru and mix it well into the sauce. Then, gradually add more gochugaru, a little at a time, until you achieve your desired sauce consistency and level of spiciness. You’re aiming for a slightly thick sauce.

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Step 8

Finally, add a generous amount of ground black pepper and stir everything together. This completes the ‘Kang’s Kitchen Baek Jong-won Bibim Guksu’ sauce! Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sugar if needed.

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Step 9

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, then rinse them under cold water and drain well. Place the cooked noodles in a serving bowl. Generously spoon the prepared bibim guksu sauce over the noodles. Top with julienned pickled radish, chopped green onions, and a sprinkle of seaweed flakes for garnish. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and a scattering of whole or ground sesame seeds. Your mouthwatering bowl of bibim guksu is ready to be enjoyed!

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