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Korean Spicy Kimchi Noodles

These Korean noodles are cold, spicy, sweet, tangy, and everything you crave in the summertime!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Chef Julie Yoon

Ingredients

  • 8 – 10 ounces soba or somen noodles
  • 1 cup ripe kimchi thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons kimchi juice
  • 1 tablespoon Korean red chili pepper paste gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup or honey
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ a small cucumber thinly sliced
  • Spring mix lettuce optional
  • 2 eggs
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil while preparing the kimchi sauce.
  • Add the sauce ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Thinly slice the kimchi and place it into the bowl with the sauce.
  • Add the noodles to the pot of boiling water. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions (about 4 minutes). Drain rinse in cold water to stop cooking. Rinse until the noodles become cold. Drain well. Meanwhile, fry your eggs and season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Divide noodles into bowls and top with the kimchi sauce. Garnish with cucumbers, spring mix lettuce, sesame seeds, and fried eggs.