Korean Bibim Naengmyeon Recipe - Spicy and Refreshing Cold Noodle Dish

Looking for a delicious and refreshing noodle dish? Try Korean Bibim Naengmyeon! This dish is perfect for hot summer days as it's served cold and has a spicy kick. Made with buckwheat noodles, cucumber, and gochujang sauce, it's a healthy and flavorful meal that's easy to make at home.

Ingredients:

• 2 bundles of buckwheat noodles (naengmyeon)
• 1 cucumber, julienned
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
• 1/2 cup of sliced beef (optional)
• 2 tablespoons of gochujang sauce
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the buckwheat noodles for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain and rinse the noodles with cold water.
2. In a bowl, mix together the gochujang sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and minced garlic.
3. In another bowl, mix the cooked noodles with the sauce until evenly coated.
4. Arrange the noodles in a serving bowl and top with sliced cucumber, boiled egg, and sliced beef (if using).
5. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve chilled.

Tips:

• For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth to cook the noodles.
• You can also add other vegetables like sliced radish, pear, or lettuce to the dish.
• If you prefer a milder version, use less gochujang sauce or mix it with some water or broth.