Spicy & Sweet Konjac Bibim-myeon (Korean Cold Noodles)
Spicy & Sweet Konjac Bibim-myeon (Korean Cold Noodles)
Healthy and Delicious Konjac Bibim-myeon
Enjoy a guilt-free, healthy, and incredibly delicious meal with this Konjac Bibim-myeon recipe! Konjac, a processed food made from the root of the konjac plant, is over 95% water and contains only about 5 kcal per 100g, making it an excellent choice for weight management. It provides a high sense of fullness with very few calories. Konjac is also convenient to store, as it can last for months at room temperature without spoiling. If you’re concerned about the unique smell of konjac, there are two simple ways to remove it: first, rinse the konjac thoroughly under running water; second, blanch it in boiling water with a little salt and vinegar, then rinse it. (See video timestamp 02:46 for details). Now, let’s create this delightful dish featuring chewy konjac noodles, crisp vegetables, and a perfectly balanced spicy and sweet sauce!
Main Ingredients- Chewy Konjac Noodles 130g
- Fresh Perilla Leaves 3 leaves
- Crisp Onion 1/4 medium
- Crunchy Cabbage 100g
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Drain the konjac noodles and blanch them briefly in boiling water. Immediately rinse under cold water and drain thoroughly. This step helps reduce any residual konjac odor and enhances their chewy texture.
Step 2
Wash the fresh perilla leaves, pat them dry, and thinly julienne them. The fragrant aroma of perilla leaves will add a wonderful depth of flavor to your bibim-myeon.
Step 3
Peel and wash the onion, then thinly julienne it. If you prefer less pungency, you can soak the julienned onion in cold water for a few minutes before using – it will remain crisp but lose some of its sharpness.
Step 4
Wash the cabbage, remove the core, and thinly julienne it. The satisfying crunch of the cabbage will make your konjac bibim-myeon even more delightful.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious sauce! In a bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk everything together until the sugar is fully dissolved. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference if needed.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared konjac noodles, julienned perilla leaves, julienned onion, and julienned cabbage. The vibrant colors of the fresh vegetables are already making your mouth water, aren’t they?
Step 7
Finally, add the generously prepared spicy and sweet sauce to the bowl. Gently toss everything together, ensuring that the konjac noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the delicious sauce. Mix carefully to avoid breaking the noodles. Your healthy and flavorful Konjac Bibim-myeon is now ready to be enjoyed! Savor every bite of this delightful and guilt-free noodle dish!
