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Korean Bibim Naengmyeon

Name: Korean Bibim Naengmyeon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 400g buckwheat noodles; Iced water; 4 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp sugar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp water; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1 small Korean pear, julienned; 4 hard-boiled eggs, halved; 2 green onions, finely chopped; Sesame seeds; Fresh mint or perilla leaves

An invigorating Korean dish featuring cold buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and a tangy, spicy sauce.

4.2(178 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 10, 2026

Korean Bibim Naengmyeon — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Noodles

For the Sauce

For the Toppings

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 580 kcal
Protein: 24 g
Carbs: 104 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 7.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2320 kcal
Protein: 96 g
Carbs: 416 g
Fat: 44 g
Fiber: 30 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
400g buckwheat noodles	1440	60	320	4	20
Iced water	0	0	0	0	0
4 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)	140	6	24	2	2
2 tbsp soy sauce	20	2	2	0	0
2 tbsp rice vinegar	15	0	3	0	0
2 tbsp sugar	96	0	24	0	0
2 garlic cloves, minced	10	0	2	0	0
1 tbsp sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 tbsp water	0	0	0	0	0
1 cucumber, julienned	16	1	4	0	1
1 small Korean pear, julienned	116	1	30	0	5
4 hard-boiled eggs, halved	280	24	2	20	0
2 green onions, finely chopped	10	0	2	0	1
Sesame seeds	52	2	2	4	1
Fresh mint or perilla leaves	5	0	1	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sauce

1
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and water.
2
Mix
Mix well until smooth.
3
Set Aside
Set aside for flavors to meld.
Tip: Prepare the sauce a day ahead to enrich the flavors.

Preparing the Noodles

1
Cook Noodles
Cook buckwheat noodles according to package instructions.
2
Rinse
Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
3
Chill
Submerge noodles in iced water to chill, then drain well before serving.
Tip: Ensure noodles are thoroughly chilled for optimal texture.