Korean
Korean - Noodles
Bibim Naengmyeon
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 portions dried naengmyeon noodles (buckwheat)
- • 3 tablespoons gochujang
- • 1 tablespoon gochugaru
- • 1 tablespoon sugar
- • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- • 1/2 Korean pear, thinly sliced
- • 1/2 cucumber, julienned, and 2 boiled eggs, halved
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Mix the gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil into a spicy paste.
2
Phase 2
Cook the naengmyeon noodles for 3 to 4 minutes until chewy but tender.
3
Phase 3
Rinse the noodles under cold water, then soak in ice water for 2 minutes so they turn extra chewy; drain well.
4
Phase 4
Transfer the noodles to a bowl and toss with most of the sauce, reserving some for the top.
5
Phase 5
Arrange pear slices, cucumber, and egg halves over the noodles.
6
Phase 6
Spoon the remaining sauce over and serve ice cold.