Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Chile Sauce (Bibim Naengmyun)

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Chile Sauce (Bibim Naengmyun)
150 min.
4
856kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your summer dining experience, look no further than the delightful Korean Chilled Buckwheat Noodles with Chile Sauce, known as Bibim Naengmyun. This vibrant dish perfectly captures the essence of Korean cuisine, blending a variety of textures and flavors that are as appetizing to the eyes as they are to the palate. The refreshing combination of chewy buckwheat noodles, crisp vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce makes it an ideal choice for lunch or a light main course.

With its bright colors and bold flavors, this dish is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy option that is vegetarian and dairy-free. The heat from the gochugaru and gochujang is balanced by the sweetness of Asian pear, while the pickled vegetables provide a zesty crunch. Topped with hard-cooked eggs and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, Bibim Naengmyun is both satisfying and nourishing.

Perfect for those warmer days, this refreshing noodles dish can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it as a side dish at your next gathering or as a standout main course that will surely impress your family and friends. Don’t be surprised if they come back for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons ancho chile powder (gochugaru)
  • cup julienne-cut cucumber english
  • cup daikon radish cut into thin 1 1/2 x 1/2-inch slices
  • teaspoon sesame oil dark
  •  garlic clove crushed
  • 0.3 cup korean honey citron tea paste such as annie chun's)
  • 0.3 cup green onions chopped
  • large hard-cooked eggs chilled cut in half lengthwise
  • 1.5 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce 
  • 24 slices asian pear thin
  • 0.5 cup rice vinegar 
  • tablespoon rice vinegar 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sesame seed toasted
  • 10 ounce soba noodles uncooked
  • teaspoons sugar 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. To prepare sauce, place onions and garlic in a mini food processor; process until minced.
  2. Add gochujang and next 6 ingredients (through sesame oil); process until smooth. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
  3. To prepare pickles, combine 1/2 cup vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave at HIGH for 2 minutes or until boiling.
  4. Place radish in a medium bowl; top with hot vinegar mixture. Cover and chill 2 hours; drain.
  5. To prepare remaining ingredients, cook noodles according to package directions.
  6. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain. Arrange about 1 cup noodles in each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 2 tablespoons sauce. In each bowl, arrange 1/4 cup radish on one side of noodles and 6 pear slices on the other; arrange 1/4 cup cucumber in middle. Top each with 1 egg half.

Nutrition Facts

Calories856kcal
Protein8.44%
Fat8.67%
Carbs82.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
97.09
Glycemic Load
67
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
42.475217280181%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
17.3mg
Catechin
2.27mg
Epigallocatechin
4.96mg
Epicatechin
31.58mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
1.43mg
Isorhamnetin
2.52mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.75mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:856.43kcal
42.82%
Fat:9.09g
13.99%
Saturated Fat:1.86g
11.65%
Carbohydrates:195.6g
65.2%
Net Carbohydrates:162g
58.91%
Sugar:86.87g
96.52%
Cholesterol:93.25mg
31.08%
Sodium:1130.36mg
49.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.92g
39.84%
Fiber:33.6g
134.4%
Vitamin A:6000.13IU
120%
Manganese:1.78mg
88.77%
Vitamin K:74.33µg
70.79%
Copper:1.18mg
58.97%
Vitamin E:8.5mg
56.67%
Vitamin C:44.77mg
54.26%
Potassium:1691.9mg
48.34%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.65%
Magnesium:174.76mg
43.69%
Iron:7.6mg
42.2%
Phosphorus:413.68mg
41.37%
Vitamin B2:0.65mg
37.97%
Vitamin B1:0.54mg
35.92%
Folate:134.31µg
33.58%
Vitamin B3:6.06mg
30.28%
Zinc:3.42mg
22.83%
Calcium:215.07mg
21.51%
Selenium:13.69µg
19.55%
Vitamin B5:1.73mg
17.28%
Vitamin B12:0.28µg
4.63%
Vitamin D:0.55µg
3.67%
Source:My Recipes