Chewy Clam Meat Bibim-myeon (Spicy Mixed Noodles)
Chewy Clam Meat Bibim-myeon (Spicy Mixed Noodles)
Quick and Delicious Clam Meat Bibim-myeon Recipe
Feeling peckish and craving something quick? While thinking about making bibim-myeon, you realize there’s only one packet, and you can’t possibly eat it all alone! Don’t worry! Here’s a simple yet incredibly tasty ‘Clam Meat Bibim-myeon’ recipe, perfect for enjoying by yourself. The delightful chewy texture of the clam meat combined with the sweet and spicy bibim-myeon sauce is simply irresistible. You won’t need to make a separate sauce; simply use the store-bought sauce and a touch of gochujang for extra flavor. Adding half a tablespoon of gochujang makes it even more delicious! I personally love adding plenty of shredded scallions, but feel free to customize it to your liking. And don’t discard the clam cooking water! Add a pinch of salt to it and enjoy it alongside your bibim-myeon for an extra layer of flavor. I guarantee you’ll love it!
Essential Ingredients- 1 packet Paldo Bibim-myeon noodles
- 125g fresh clam meat
- A small amount of green onion (shredded)
- A small amount of cucumber (shredded)
- 1 Korean chili pepper (minced)
- 5 boiled quail eggs
- 2 cloves garlic (sliced or minced)
Seasoning- 1/2 Tbsp store-bought spicy chili paste (gochujang) (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp store-bought spicy chili paste (gochujang) (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Pour 1 cup of water into a pot and add the washed clam meat. Lightly simmer for about 1-2 minutes until the clam meat is just cooked through, being careful not to overcook.
Step 2
Drain the cooked clam meat thoroughly using a sieve. Don’t discard the clam cooking water! Lightly season it with a pinch of salt to serve alongside the bibim-myeon for added savory flavor.
Step 3
Thinly shred the fresh green onion and cucumber. If you enjoy a spicy kick, mince the Korean chili pepper after removing the seeds.
Step 4
Cook the bibim-myeon noodles slightly firmer than the package instructions suggest. Aim for a chewy texture by carefully controlling the cooking time to prevent them from becoming too soft.
Step 5
Immediately drain the cooked noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water. This step helps to firm up the noodles and enhance their chewy texture. Ensure you drain off as much water as possible.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles, the plump clam meat, the crisp shredded cucumber and green onion, and the boiled quail eggs.
Step 7
Now, let’s add the delicious sauce. Mix in the bibim-myeon packet’s sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of store-bought gochujang, the roughly minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil.
Step 8
Using chopsticks or tongs, toss everything together until the noodles and all the ingredients are well combined with the sauce. Ensure the sauce coats every strand of noodle evenly.
Step 9
Transfer the well-mixed bibim-myeon to a serving bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delightful finish. Your simple yet special ‘Clam Meat Bibim-myeon’ is ready to be enjoyed!
