When the summer heat dulls your appetite, it’s time for a bowl of Spicy Kimchi Bibim Noodles — a refreshing Korean cold noodle dish that’s both tangy and flavorful. Made with chilled naengmyeon broth, spicy-sweet sauce, and crisp vegetables, it delivers instant coolness and a burst of flavor. Best of all, it’s quick and simple to prepare — a true go-to meal for hot days.

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Ingredients (Serves 1)

Main

  • 100g somyeon (thin wheat noodles)
  • 200ml cold naengmyeon broth (store-bought)
  • 60g kimchi (preferably well-fermented) 
  • 1/4 cucumber
  • 1/2 boiled egg

Bibim Sauce(Spicy-Sweet Seasoning)


Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix all the sauce ingredients. 

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2. Julienne the cucumber and finely chop the kimchi. Cut the boiled egg in half. 

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3. Boil the somyeon for about 5 minutes. Rinse in cold water several times to remove excess starch and cool completely. Drain thoroughly.

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4. In a large mixing bowl, toss the noodles with the prepared sauce and chopped kimchi until evenly coated. 

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5.  Plate the noodles and top with cucumber slices and half of the boiled egg. Pour chilled naengmyeon broth around the noodles.

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Tip

For extra chill, freeze the broth slightly beforehand — a few floating ice crystals will make your meal even more refreshing. 

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Spicy, tangy, and icy-cold — Kimchi Bibim Noodles is the ultimate summer meal to revive your appetite. On a hot, hectic day, this one-bowl dish is just what you need.