Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake
A Unique Twist on Cold Noodles: Enjoying Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake with Nongshim Dungji Naengmyeon
As June begins and the weather heats up, we naturally crave refreshing summer foods like naengmyeon! While cold noodles are delicious on their own, a special recipe can elevate them to a whole new level of deliciousness. Today, I’ve made a Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake, and to my surprise, it turned out incredibly tasty, far exceeding my expectations! Let’s introduce the product briefly and get started with the cooking right away!
Main Ingredients- 1 pack Nongshim Dungji Naengmyeon (Spicy Bibim Naengmyeon)
- 800ml water
- 60g pizza cheese
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by gathering all the necessary ingredients to make the Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake using Nongshim Dungji Naengmyeon!
Step 2
This is the Nongshim Dungji Naengmyeon Bibim Naengmyeon, the star of our recipe! Made with dried noodles, it’s a healthier and even more delicious choice for bibim naengmyeon.
Step 3
The back of the packaging provides cooking instructions along with nutritional information. This product features a spicy sauce fermented for 7 days with pureed Korean pear and red chili peppers, and noodles that are air-dried immediately after being freshly made, ensuring a wonderfully chewy texture. Plus, its convenient single-serving packaging makes cooking and storage a breeze.
Step 4
Upon opening the package, you’ll find the noodles shaped like a bird’s nest, along with dried pollock flakes and the fermented spicy sauce.
Step 5
I especially liked that the bottom of the sauce packet was clearly marked for easy opening. It tears open quite nicely in practice!
Step 6
Now, let’s begin cooking! First, pour 800ml of water into a pot and turn the heat to high (strong fire).
Step 7
Bring the water to a rolling boil.
Step 8
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the naengmyeon noodles and
Step 9
the dried pollock flakes. Then, reduce the heat to low (weak fire) and boil for 3 minutes. Make sure not to overcook the noodles.
Step 10
The noodles are bubbling away nicely in the pot! They’re cooking beautifully.
Step 11
To ensure the noodles cook evenly and don’t stick together, gently stir them with chopsticks.
Step 12
After 3 minutes, the noodles are perfectly cooked! Drain them thoroughly in a sieve. ★Important Tip! If you were eating this as regular bibim naengmyeon, you would rinse the noodles under cold water. However, since we’ll be pan-frying them later, do NOT rinse them. Just drain them well. Keeping them warm and slightly wet helps them bind together better when fried.
Step 13
To make them easier to handle, cut the noodles with scissors about 2-3 times. Overly long noodles can be tricky to manage when pan-frying or eating.
Step 14
Add the entire packet of Nongshim Dungji Naengmyeon’s fermented spicy sauce to the cut noodles and
Step 15
mix them thoroughly with your hands or a spatula until well combined. Looking at this picture is making me hungry already! Haha.
Step 16
Now it’s time to pan-fry. Turn the heat to medium (medium fire) and once the pan is sufficiently heated, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and
Step 17
spread it evenly across the entire pan. A well-oiled pan prevents sticking and ensures a nice crisp.
Step 18
Place all the sauced noodles onto the heated pan. Spread them out evenly into a flat, round shape, much like a large pancake.
Step 19
Next, generously sprinkle 60g of pizza cheese over the noodles. More cheese is always better!
Step 20
Cover the pan with a lid and let the cheese melt. Once covered, reduce the heat to low (weak fire). Let it cook undisturbed for about 15 to 20 minutes. Cooking on low heat allows the bottom to get crispy without burning.
Step 21
After the time is up, lift the lid. The pizza cheese should be beautifully melted and golden, and the bottom of the pancake should be perfectly crispy! Now, let’s plate it up.
Step 22
Carefully transfer the well-cooked Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake onto a round plate.
Step 23
Finally, sprinkle some chopped parsley lightly over the top and garnish with 2 fresh basil leaves. See how much more appealing it looks with the fresh herbs?
Step 24
With all that melted cheese, this is sure to be a hit with kids! I was a little unsure if the combination of spicy cold noodles and cheese would work well, but it was surprisingly delicious!
Step 25
The chewy texture, savory cheese, and spicy kick create a truly delightful bite. Why not try making this unique Cheesy Bibim Naengmyeon Pancake for a special summer meal?
