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Korean Cold Noodles with Beef

Refreshing chilled noodles topped with seasoned beef, cucumber, and a tangy gochujang sauce. Perfect summer dish with bold Korean flavors.

Total time
30 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Korean Cold Noodles with Beef
koreanbeefnoodlescold dishsummer

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water until chilled, and set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Slice beef thinly against the grain. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef 2-3 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate.

  4. Step 4

    In the same skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up until whites set. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk together gochujang, vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and water in a small bowl.

  6. Step 6

    Divide cold noodles between two bowls. Top each with beef, a fried egg, cucumber julienne, and green onions.

  7. Step 7

    Drizzle sauce over noodles and sprinkle sesame seeds. Toss before eating.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • 10-inch skillet
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • small mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board

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