Savory Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu: The Perfect Partner for Samgyeopsal
Unforgettable Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu, Ideal for Samgyeopsal Day on March 3rd!
Elevate your samgyeopsal experience with this delightful Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu, featuring a special, homemade onion relish sauce. Simply top thinly sliced onions and chives with our sauce, and watch your meal transform! Made with domestic Korean apples and pears, the sweet and tangy relish sauce offers a burst of savory flavor, perfectly complementing rich pork belly. Prepare a simple yet impressive dish that will undoubtedly enhance your barbecue feast.
Essential Ingredients
- 100g Old-fashioned Somyeon Noodles (for one serving)
- 1/4 Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/8 Carrot (thinly sliced)
- 20g Green Onion or Chives (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for garnish)
Soy Sauce Bibim Sauce Ingredients
- 9 Tbsp Samgyeopsal Onion Relish Sauce (if unavailable, use a mix of soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water)
- 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for a nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Honey (for a subtle sweetness)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic (for a pungent kick)
- 9 Tbsp Samgyeopsal Onion Relish Sauce (if unavailable, use a mix of soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and water)
- 3 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for a nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Honey (for a subtle sweetness)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic (for a pungent kick)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for your bibim guksu. Peel the onion and slice it thinly into julienne strips. Similarly, slice the carrot into thin julienne strips. Chop the green onion finely or prepare chopped chives for a fragrant touch. Set the sliced vegetables aside.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the star of the dish: the soy sauce bibim sauce. In a bowl, combine 9 tablespoons of the samgyeopsal onion relish sauce, 3 tablespoons of sesame oil for its rich aroma, 1 tablespoon of honey for a gentle sweetness, and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic for a pleasant pungency. Stir everything together thoroughly with a spoon until well combined and smooth. Your delicious sauce is ready!
Step 3
It’s time to cook the somyeon noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 100g of the old-fashioned somyeon noodles. Gently loosen the noodles with chopsticks as they cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can lose their chewy texture. (Refer to package instructions for precise timing).
Step 4
When the noodles are almost cooked, add the prepared sliced vegetables (onion, carrot, green onion or chives) to the same pot with the noodles. Cook them together for about 1 more minute, almost like briefly blanching them. This step slightly wilts the vegetables, making them easier to mix with the noodles, and allows the heat from the noodles to enhance their flavor. Drain the noodles and vegetables together and immediately rinse them under cold water to cool them down and firm up their chewy texture.
Step 5
Place the rinsed and drained noodles and vegetables in a serving bowl. Generously spoon the delicious soy sauce bibim sauce you prepared over the top. Use chopsticks or tongs to toss everything together evenly, ensuring the noodles and vegetables are well coated with the sauce. Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an added nutty flavor and visual appeal. Your impressive Soy Sauce Bibim Guksu, the perfect companion to samgyeopsal, is now ready to be enjoyed!
