Grandma’s Secret Recipe: Super Simple Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu
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Introducing Grandma’s special Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu, bursting with savory flavor! You can achieve a deep, satisfying taste with just soy sauce, sugar, and a touch of sweet plum extract. The addition of crisp cucumber makes it incredibly refreshing. While simple, this dish has a charm that will captivate you with every bite. It’s perfectly tailored to Korean palates and is sure to be a hit with international diners too, as many enjoy the unique flavor of soy sauce. This is a straightforward and delicious noodle dish that can also be called Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu. Try this easy recipe!
Main Ingredients
- 2 servings of somyeon (thin wheat noodles, approx. 200g)
- 1/4 cucumber
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s cook the somyeon noodles. In a large pot of boiling water, add the noodles. To prevent them from sticking, add a pinch of salt. When the water comes to a rolling boil again, carefully pour in about 1/3 cup of cold water. Repeat this cold water addition two more times. This technique will ensure your noodles are perfectly chewy and springy.
Step 2
Once the noodles are cooked, immediately drain them and rinse thoroughly under cold running water. If possible, use ice-cold water for an even more refreshing and firm texture. This rinsing process removes excess starch, resulting in chewy noodles that won’t become mushy. Rinse the noodles vigorously, at least 5 times, to ensure all starch is gone. Then, drain them very well in a colander. Place the well-drained noodles into a mixing bowl.
Step 3
Wash the cucumber and julienne it into thin strips. Slicing them thinly will provide a pleasant crispness to the dish.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! Add the soy sauce, sugar, plum extract, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl with the noodles. A key tip for this recipe is to omit minced garlic; its strong flavor can overpower the delicate soy sauce base. Gently mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the noodles and cucumber.
Step 5
Voila! Your delicious Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu is ready. On this particular day, we were having other main dishes, so we served it directly from the mixing bowl instead of transferring it to a serving dish. When enjoying this at home, keeping it simple is the best approach! Enjoy this incredibly easy Bibim Guksu, perfectly balancing the freshness of cucumber with the delightful sweet and savory soy sauce dressing!
