Thin wheat noodles tossed in a gochujang sauce with crunchy cucumber and boiled egg for a refreshing Korean classic. A light yet filling meal for warm days.
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Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian
Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.
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Fit Bibim Guksu – Korean-Style Spicy Cold Noodles contains 420 calories per serving: 16 g protein, 68 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. It takes 23 minutes in total and makes 2 servings.
Bibim guksu is one of Korea's most beloved summer noodle dishes and comes together in minutes. A sweet-spicy gochujang sauce balances crunchy vegetables and a protein-rich egg for a refreshing, well-rounded meal.
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes, transfer to cold water, peel and halve them.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey and garlic to make the sauce.
Cook the noodles according to package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.
Drain the noodles and rinse under ice-cold water to remove the starch.
Transfer the drained noodles to a wide bowl and add the prepared sauce.
Add the cucumber and carrot and toss the noodles well with the sauce.
Divide into portions and place the boiled eggs on top.
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions and serve immediately.
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