Bibim Guksu with Beef Brisket (Gochujang Cold Noodles)
Bibim Guksu with Beef Brisket (Gochujang Cold Noodles)
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean chili paste
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru, Korean chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar, (use 3 tablespoons if not using plum syrup)
- 2 tablespoons plum syrup
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon wasabi, optional, to taste
For the Beef Brisket
- 1 pound beef brisket, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine, mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the Noodles & Assembly
- 1 pound somyeon, thin wheat noodles
- 4 cups ice water
- 2 cups fresh salad greens, washed and torn
- 4 boiled egg, halved
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar (adjust to 3 tablespoons if not using plum syrup), plum syrup, vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. If desired, add a touch of wasabi. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Cook the beef brisket: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef brisket and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (mirin). Pan-fry until the brisket is almost fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 3
Finish the beef brisket: Right before the brisket is fully cooked, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan. Continue to sear, stirring occasionally, until the beef brisket is beautifully golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the somyeon noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes. To maintain chewiness, add splashes of cold water to the pot along the way as the noodles cook.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212
- 5
Chill the noodles: Once cooked, immediately drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Swirl the noodles in the ice water until they are completely chilled. Drain well and squeeze out any excess water completely.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Assemble the dishes: Divide the chilled and drained noodles among 4 serving bowls. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the noodles, adding to taste. Top each bowl with fresh salad greens, the seared beef brisket, and a halved boiled egg.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Bibim Guksu!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Bibim Guksu with Beef Brisket (Gochujang Cold Noodles)
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean chili paste
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru, Korean chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar, (use 3 tablespoons if not using plum syrup)
- 2 tablespoons plum syrup
- 3 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon wasabi, optional, to taste
For the Beef Brisket
- 1 pound beef brisket, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine, mirin
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
For the Noodles & Assembly
- 1 pound somyeon, thin wheat noodles
- 4 cups ice water
- 2 cups fresh salad greens, washed and torn
- 4 boiled egg, halved
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the gochujang, gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, sugar (adjust to 3 tablespoons if not using plum syrup), plum syrup, vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds. If desired, add a touch of wasabi. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Cook the beef brisket: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef brisket and 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (mirin). Pan-fry until the brisket is almost fully cooked, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 3
Finish the beef brisket: Right before the brisket is fully cooked, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce to the pan. Continue to sear, stirring occasionally, until the beef brisket is beautifully golden brown and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the somyeon noodles and cook according to package directions, typically 3-5 minutes. To maintain chewiness, add splashes of cold water to the pot along the way as the noodles cook.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 212 - 5
Chill the noodles: Once cooked, immediately drain the noodles and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water. Swirl the noodles in the ice water until they are completely chilled. Drain well and squeeze out any excess water completely.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Assemble the dishes: Divide the chilled and drained noodles among 4 serving bowls. Drizzle the prepared sauce over the noodles, adding to taste. Top each bowl with fresh salad greens, the seared beef brisket, and a halved boiled egg.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Bibim Guksu!