Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Bibim-myeon
Healthy and Delicious Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Bibim-myeon Made with Fish Cake Noodles
This bibim-myeon recipe is a healthy and delicious choice, using chewy fish cake noodles instead of wheat flour. It features the popular Cham-Gan-Cho sauce, originally introduced by Chef Ryu Soo-young on ‘Pyeonstaurant’, enhanced with a spicy kick. Enjoy a satisfying meal with the delightful combination of crisp pickled onions, tender beef, and fresh greens. A great advantage is that the noodles don’t get soggy easily, allowing you to savor your meal at your own pace.
Basic Ingredients
- Fish cake noodles, 1 serving
- Beef (thinly sliced) 200g
- Onion 1/2
- Apple 1/2
- Baby greens 1 cup
Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Sauce Ingredients
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 3.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 3 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 3.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 2 Tbsp
- Sugar 2 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by making the ‘Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Sauce,’ the heart of this delicious bibim-myeon. This sauce, named after its core ingredients – sesame oil (cham-gireum), soy sauce (ganjang), and vinegar (cho) – is a popular recipe introduced by Chef Ryu Soo-young. For one serving, prepare 3 tablespoons of sesame oil, 3.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and a pinch of sesame seeds. To add a spicy flavor, we’ll mix in 2 tablespoons of gochugaru.
Step 2
To ensure a delightful crunch, we’ll pickle the onions. Finely julienne half an onion and place it in a bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of coarse salt and 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Mix well and let it sit for about 10 minutes to pickle. After pickling, squeeze out the excess water thoroughly. This will give you wonderfully crisp pickled onions.
Step 3
We’ll prepare the beef to add richness to our bibim-myeon. Take 200g of thinly sliced beef and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Using pre-sliced beef for bulgogi or shabu-shabu makes this step quick and easy.
Step 4
Now, let’s cook the beef. Place the beef in a preheated pan. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and a pinch of pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to overcook the beef, as it can become tough. Aim for a nice sear.
Step 5
Let’s get the refreshing ingredients ready. Prepare about 1 cup of fresh baby greens. Slice half an apple thinly. You can also substitute the apple with pear for a different flavor profile.
Step 6
It’s time to prepare the noodles. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the fish cake noodles. Use chopsticks to gently separate the noodles as they cook. This prevents them from sticking together and ensures a perfectly chewy texture. Once cooked, drain the noodles in a colander.
Step 7
Get a large bowl ready to mix all the ingredients. Add the cooked fish cake noodles, sliced apples, squeezed pickled onions, fresh baby greens, and the nicely seared beef to the bowl.
Step 8
Finally, generously pour the prepared Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Sauce over the ingredients. Now, gently mix everything together with your hands until well combined. Ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly for the best flavor.
Step 9
Voila! Your ‘Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Bibim-myeon’ is complete, featuring a pleasant spiciness from the added gochugaru. The chewy and mild texture of the fish cake noodles is truly delightful. The combination with tender beef and crisp pickled onions is also excellent. The best part is that because it’s made with fish cake noodles without wheat flour, the noodles don’t get soggy easily, allowing you to enjoy your meal leisurely. We highly recommend you try making this flavorful Spicy Cham-Gan-Cho Bibim-myeon!
