Bibim guksu

infobox Korean name
title=Bibim guksu


caption=A bowl of Korean spicy cold noodles
hangul=비빔국수/ 국수비빔/ 골동면
hanja=none/ none/ 骨董麵
rr=bibim guksu/ guksu bibim / goldong myeon
mr=pipim kuksu/ kuksu pipim / koltong myŏn

"Bibim guksu", a cold dish made with very thin wheat flour noodles called "somyeon" with added flavorings, is one of the most popular traditional noodle dishes in Korean cuisine. It is also called "guksu bibim" or "goldong myeon", all of which literally mean "stirred noodles" or "mixed noodles."cite web|title=Bibim guksu (비빔국수) |url=http://100.empas.com/dicsearch/pentry.html?s=K&i=242461&v=43 |publisher=Empas/EncyKorea|language=Korean |accessdate=2008-03-15|] The dish is especially popular during summer.

There are many kinds of cold noodle dishes in Korea, including one made with cold beef broth; however, spicy cold noodles have historically been appreciated by spice-loving people in Korea and recognized internationally. What makes this dish so distinct from other cold noodle dishes from different cultures is the strong spicy flavor produced from the combination of red pepper powder, "gochujang", and minced garlic, along with a sweet-and-sour flavor created by vinegar and sugar. Most spicy cold noodles are prepared with a slight touch of sesame oil to enhance the richness of its flavor.

Condiments placed on top and around the spicy noodles typically include hard-boiled eggs, pickled daikon, dried "gim" strips, sliced cucumbers, and sometimes sliced Asian pear or tomato.

References

ee also

*Bibimbap
*Korean noodles

External links

* [http://www.homecookingdiary.com/2008/03/korean-spicy-cold-noodle-gook-soo.html Home Cooking Diary] Korean food blog