Ingredients
Directions 6 steps | 20 Minutes
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, measure and prep all ingredients.
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Bring a pot of water to a boil.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550167/recipes/DSCF2403_6500c896c9c71.jpg)
Prepare the sauce. In a large bowl, combine the gochujang, coarse ground gochugaru, plum extract syrup, fish sauce (or anchovy extract), apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, minced garlic cloves and sesame oil. Whisk until combined.
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Prepare the sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550178/recipes/DSCF2413_6500c8a21014d.jpg)
Cook the somen according to the package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Cook the somen according to the package instructions, about 3-4 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550201/recipes/DSCF2397_6500c8b8ce85a.jpg)
Rinse the cooked somen in cold water until the noodles are cool. Drain the noodles, lightly squeezing them to release all of the water.
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Rinse the cooked somen in cold water until the noodles are cool.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550219/recipes/DSCF2401_6500c8cac50cb.jpg)
Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce. Toss until well coated.
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Transfer the noodles to the bowl with the sauce.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550234/recipes/DSCF2419_6500c8da1df0c.jpg)
Divide the noodles into four bowls. Top with the julienned cucumbers in the center and nestle half of a boiled egg on top. Sprinkle the sesame seeds and enjoy!
![Korean Spicy Noodles (Bibim Guksu) Recipe: Divide the noodles into four bowls.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1694550302/recipes/DSCF2424_6500c91da9048.jpg)
Notes:
- Four bundles of somyun noodles or eight ounces of angel hair pasta can be substituted.
- Be sure to procure plum extract that is suitable for cooking
- The spice levels of gochujang vary between brands. Start with two tablespoons and add more if needed.
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