Bibim Guksu (Cold Spicy Korean Mixed Noodles)

Cold thin wheat noodles tossed in a tangy, sweet and spicy gochujang sauce, topped with fresh garnishes like cucumber, Asian pear and boiled egg.

Ingredients

8 oz	225 g	somyeon (thin wheat noodles)
3 tbsp	45 ml	gochujang
1 tbsp	15 ml	gochugaru
3 tbsp	45 ml	water
3 tbsp	45 ml	sugar
3 tbsp	45 ml	rice vinegar
1 tbsp	15 ml	sesame oil
3 tbsp	45 ml	soy sauce
2		garlic cloves
2 tbsp	30 ml	crushed sesame seeds
—		garnishes: roasted sesame seeds, julienned cucumbers, Asian pears, boiled egg, cabbage

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the somyeon noodles and cook per package instructions (usually about 3 minutes - remove immediately as they overcook easily). 2. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, make the sauce by mixing the gochujang, gochugaru, water, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and crushed sesame seeds until well combined. 4. Add the cold noodles to the same bowl and toss with the sauce until evenly coated. 5. Transfer to serving bowls and top with your choice of garnishes - cucumber, Asian pear, boiled egg, cabbage and a sprinkle of roasted sesame seeds.