Chilled and Delicious Summer Specialty: Yeolmu Bibim Guksu (Spicy Radish Noodle Salad)
Super Easy Recipe for Yeolmu Bibim Guksu to Refresh Your Summer Appetite | Weekend Lunch Menu Recommendation
Beat the summer heat with a bowl of refreshing, sweet, and spicy Yeolmu Bibim Guksu! This dish is perfect for when your appetite wanes. The crisp yeolmu kimchi combined with the savory and sweet sauce creates a fantastic flavor profile. Generous toppings of egg garnish add texture and a satisfying fullness, making it a complete meal. It’s surprisingly simple to make, ideal for a weekend lunch or a quick dinner. Let’s get started on making this delicious Yeolmu Bibim Guksu!
Main Ingredients
- Somen noodles (for 2 servings, approx. 200g)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups well-fermented yeolmu kimchi (approx. 200g), chopped
- 1 cup kimchi broth from yeolmu kimchi (approx. 100ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the egg garnish. Crack 2 eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly. Lightly grease a non-stick pan over low heat, then pour the whisked egg in a thin layer to create an egg crepe. Aim for a thin crepe, as it will look prettier when julienned.
Step 2
Once the egg crepe has cooled slightly, roll it up tightly and julienne it into very thin strips. Thinly sliced strands will make for a more appealing garnish.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the delicious bibim sauce. In a bowl, add 2 cups of chopped, well-fermented yeolmu kimchi. Pour in 1 cup of the yeolmu kimchi broth. Add 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of sweet maesilcheong (or oligodang), and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix everything together thoroughly with a spoon to create the sauce. Taste and adjust the amount of gochujang or maesilcheong according to your preference.
Step 4
Next, we’ll cook the noodles. Fill a pot with plenty of water for cooking the somen noodles (for 2 servings) and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the somen noodles.
Step 5
As the noodles cook, they will start to foam and rise. At this point, add about 1 cup of cold water to the pot and let it boil again. Repeat this process of adding cold water and boiling 2-3 times. This technique, called ‘noodle temperature control,’ helps make the noodles chewier and more resilient.
Step 6
Once the noodles are cooked, drain them in a colander. Immediately rinse them under cold running water or ice water. Rub the noodles gently with your hands while rinsing to remove excess starch, which will result in a firmer, chewier texture. After rinsing thoroughly, drain them well again, squeezing out any excess water.
Step 7
Finally, add the drained somen noodles to the prepared bibim sauce and gently mix them together. Toss the noodles with the sauce until they are evenly coated. Transfer the noodles to a serving bowl, and top generously with the julienned egg garnish. Your refreshing and delicious Yeolmu Bibim Guksu is ready! You can also add shredded cucumber or lettuce for extra freshness.
