Kimchi Bibim Guksu Recipes

Steps:

• For the kimchi bibim sauce: Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Mix the kimchi, kimchi juice or brine, sugar, sesame oil, gochujang, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic and gochugaru, if using, in a large bowl until combined. Set aside.
• Add the noodles to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse in a running bath of cold water, rubbing the noodles between your fingers and gently massaging them in the water. Drain and then rinse again, repeating 2 more times to remove excess starch. Drain completely.
• For the garnish: Add the noodles to the bowl with the sauce and toss until well coated. Divide the noodles between 2 large soup bowls and top them with the kimchi from the sauce. Divide and layer the cucumber, roasted seaweed, egg and sesame seeds on top of the kimchi. Drizzle with sesame oil.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil. While the water comes to a boil, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. When adding the sesame seeds, crush them gently between the palms of your hands to release a deeper flavor. Stir sauce to combine, then set aside. (Makes 3/4 cup.)
• Cook the noodles according to package directions, making sure not to overcook. Once the noodles are cooked, rinse thoroughly under cold water, to ensure they maintain a chewy consistency.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the noodles and the sauce. Mix well with clean hands. (This adds 손맛 or sohn mat, which is Korean for "the taste that comes from one's hands" or "a homemade taste.")
• Divide the mixed noodles between two bowls. Top with small piles of salad greens, cucumbers and carrots, plus perilla leaves, gim and eggs (if using).