Bibim Myun Ii North Korean Cold Noodles Recipes

BIBIM NAENGMYEON

Steps:

• For the bibim and naengmyeon: Whisk the onion, ginger, garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and rice syrup in a medium bowl until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Add the eggs with enough cold water to cover by at least 1 inch to a small saucepan.. Cook over medium heat until the water comes just under a boil, about 8 minutes. Transfer the eggs to an ice bath with a slotted spoon to stop the cooking process. Peel and cut in half vertically. Set aside until ready to use.
• Toss the radish with 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon sugar, and vinegar and mix in a medium bowl until each slice is seasoned and coated. Add more vinegar and sugar if some of the radish tastes more bitter than others. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Whisk the remaining sugar with 1/2 cup water in a small bowl (this helps pears from oxidizing and turning brown). Add the pears and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles in a strainer and rinse in a running bath of cold water, rubbing between fingers and gently massaging in the water. Drain and then rinse again, repeating 2 more times to remove excess starch. Drain and set aside in a strainer until ready to use.
• For the toppings: Divide the noodles, sauce, eggs, radish, pear, cucumber, sesame seeds and the meat from the mul naengmyeon if using among 4 large soup bowls and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve immediately.

BIBIM MYUN (COLD KOREAN NOODLES)

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the garlic and green onions together. Crush the sesame seeds and mix them with the vegetables. Stir in enough sesame oil to get everything wet but not liquefied. Add the red pepper powder and the sugar. Mix in the soy sauce bit by bit until you reach the desired consistency for the sauce. Chill.
• Boil big pot of water for noodles. Add noodles to the pot and cook for the recommended time from manufacturer. When ready, drain and rinse in cold water. Wash 2-3 times until the water comes out clear. Drain well.
• In a large bowl, add noodle and put sauce on top. Garnish with cucumber and egg.