Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles with Cucumber)

Method

1. 1

   Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the eggs 7 minutes for a soft-set yolk; cool under cold water, then peel and halve.

2. 2

   In the same pot, cook the noodles according to the package, about 6 minutes, until just tender.

   💡 Thin spaghetti is a fair stand-in for somyeon, but watch it closely — a minute past done turns gluey once dressed cold.

3. 3

   Drain and rinse the noodles immediately under cold running water, rubbing the strands until fully cooled and no longer starchy.

4. 4

   Whisk the gochujang, rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, garlic and sesame oil into a sharp, sweet-sour dressing.

5. 5

   Toss the cold noodles through the dressing until every strand turns red.

6. 6

   Divide among bowls, top with cucumber, carrot and the halved eggs, and scatter with sesame seeds.