the plate: bibim guksu (recipie below), grilled shishito peppers, and pan fried tofu
INGREDIENTS • 8 oz somyeon (thin wheat noodles) or buckwheat/soba noodles • cucumber, kimchi, boiled egg, crushed sesame seeds, and/or any other toppings of choice optional, for garnish Sauce • 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste) • 2 tbsp soy sauce • 2 tbsp sesame oil • 2 tbsp white vinegar or rice vinegar • 3 cloves garlic minced • 1 1/2 tbsp sugar or honey • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds INSTRUCTIONS • Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. • Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the noodles in ice-cold water, rubbing them with your hands to remove excess starch. Drain well and place in a bowl. • Add the sauce over the noodles and mix together until the noodles are evenly coated. Garnish and enjoy!
