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Bibim-naengmyeon
Stir gochujang, gochugaru, vinegar, sugar, soy, garlic and sesame oil into a thick sauce. Taste: sweet, hot, sour.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Bibim-naengmyeon take?
30 min all in โ 20 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 2 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
Hot.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Soy, Eggs, Sesame. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Mixing bowl.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Gochujang โ 2 tbsp; Soy sauce โ 1 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much gochujang?
2 tbsp of Gochujang.
How much gochugaru?
1 tsp of Gochugaru.
How much vinegar?
1ยฝ tbsp of Vinegar.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much soy sauce?
1 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Naengmyeon noodles โ Somen, rinsed very cold. Softer. Still a spicy cold bowl.
Any tips from this recipe?
A slice of Asian pear on top is the shop move. Sauce keeps a week. Noodles do not.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.