Bibim Myun Ii (North Korean Cold Noodles) Recipe

Name: Bibim Myun Ii (North Korean Cold Noodles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Noodles; 1 (1 1/2 lb) package buckwheat noodles; 2 tablespoons korean style sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Beef Garnish; 3/4 lb flank steaks or 3/4 lb sirloin steak, shredded into 2 inch lengths; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (green part only); 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon korean style sesame oil; Vegetable Garnish; 1 pear; 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise then sliced diagonally (mix with 1/2 tsp salt, drain and dry after 10 min); 2 eggs, separated; 1/2 lb kim chee, drained; Sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons korean chili paste (go chu jang); 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons korean style sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

Noodles
1 (1 1/2 lb) package buckwheat noodles
2 tablespoons korean style sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Beef Garnish
3/4 lb flank steaks or 3/4 lb sirloin steak, shredded into 2 inch lengths
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon scallion, chopped (green part only)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon korean style sesame oil
Vegetable Garnish
1 pear
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise then sliced diagonally (mix with 1/2 tsp salt, drain and dry after 10 min)
2 eggs, separated
1/2 lb kim chee, drained
Sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons korean chili paste (go chu jang)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons korean style sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

1
Bring 10 cups water to a boil over high heat in a large pot. Add the noodles, cover the pan and cook until the foam rises and moves the cover.
2
Uncover and let the foam subside. Cover again and repeat the boiling and foaming a total of 3 times.
3
Drain and run cold water over the noodles to remove the starch. Do not break the strands of noodles during the cooking or draining process.
4
Mix the salt and the oil together and then mix into the cold noodles so they will not stick together. Refrigerate for future use or set aside if making the full dish.
5
Mix all of the beef garnish ingredients together in a skillet and stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes. Set aside.
6
Peel the pear into 2 to 3 inch julienne strips.
7
Put the cucumber slices into a nonstick frying pan and stir-fry over high heat for 10 minutes, which will bring out a strong green color to the skin.
8
Prepare two omelets, one with egg whites and the other with egg yolks.
9
Combine all of the sauce ingredients into a paste.
10
When ready to serve, put the noodles into a large serving dish or bowl, Arrange groups of the vegetable garnish over the noodles, independently of each other in separate piles, such as pear, cucumber, omelets and kimchi.
11
The seasoned beef garnish and the seasoning paste is served separately in their individual bowls. Diners serve themselves of the noodles and vegetable garnishes, add any seasoned beef and seasoning paste and mix together.
12
You can also just mix together all of the ingredients and serve from one large bowl.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Noodles, 1 (1 1/2 lb) package buckwheat noodles, 2 tablespoons korean style sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Bibim Myun Ii (North Korean Cold Noodles) falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bibim Myun Ii (North Korean Cold Noodles)

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