Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Kimchi noodles)

 

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup chopped Vegan Spicy Napa Kimchi (you can sub with Mild Napa Kimchi or Spicy Napa Kimchi)

• ⅓ cup kimchi juice

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbs sugar

• 2 ts vinegar

• 3 tbs hot pepper paste

• 1 tbs toasted sesame oil

• 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds

• 7oz somyeon/somen noodles

• 1/2 cucumber

• Optional: 1 hard boiled egg, sliced in half

   

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix ½ cup chopped kimchi, ⅓ cup kimchi juice, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1 tbs sugar, 2 ts vinegar, ¼ cup hot pepper paste, 1 tbs toasted sesame oil, and 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds in a large bowl.

2. Slice 1/2 cucumber into matchsticks.

3. Add noodles into a pot of boiling water. Stir the noodles to prevent them from sticking together. Cook for 3-4 min.

4. Rinse the noodles in cold water a few times, strain them, and set aside.

5. Separate noodles into two bowls. Pour the sauce on top of noodles, then garnish cucumber.

6. Mix and enjoy!