# Bibim guksu (from Maangchi)

Video: [Bibim-guksu (Spicy mixed noodles:비빔국수)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$2.15 per serving, ~$6.46 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$17.85* per serving (89%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 1 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 egg egg
- 1 small cucumber (about 1/2 cup sliced) small cucumber
- 4 oz (about 1/2 cup) fermented kimchi
- 1/4 cup kimchi brine
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 4 oz somyeon (thin wheat noodles)

## Steps

1. [2:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=136s) Boil the egg in boiling water for 8 minutes to achieve a semi-boiled texture.
2. [2:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=159s) Slice the cucumber into thin matchsticks.
3. [3:51](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=231s) Chop the fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
4. [4:03](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=243s) Transfer the chopped kimchi to a mixing bowl and add the kimchi brine.
5. [5:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=308s) Mince the garlic clove and add it to the bowl.
6. [5:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=324s) Add gochujang, sugar, and sesame oil to the bowl, then mix everything together.
7. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=405s) Grind the toasted sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle.
8. [7:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=445s) Cook the somyeon noodles in a pot of boiling water for about 3.5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. [9:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=541s) Drain the noodles and wash them vigorously in cold water to remove excess starch.
10. [10:01](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l9_OE9c6vg&t=601s) Combine the cold noodles with the kimchi sauce mixture and mix thoroughly.
11. Peel the semi-boiled egg in cold water.
12. Plate the mixed noodles and garnish with the sliced cucumber, halved egg, and ground sesame seeds.

## Equipment

- pot
- mixing bowl
- mortar and pestle
- strainer
- knife
- cutting board

## What the video didn't say

- Exact serving size
- Total cooking time

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