Chewy Noodles and Vegetable Bibim Mandu: A Delicious and Easy Meal
How to Make Delicious Chewy Noodles and Vegetable Bibim Mandu
Let’s make a simple vegetable bibim mandu that you can easily prepare for a satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients
- Chewy noodles (jjolmyeon) for 2 servings
- 5 dumplings
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 handful of bean sprouts (approx. 100g)
- 1 handful of lettuce (approx. 5-6 leaves)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 handful of cabbage (thinly shredded, approx. 50g)
Chewy Noodle Sauce
- 2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp water (optional, for adjusting sauce consistency)
- 1 handful of bean sprouts (approx. 100g)
- 1 handful of lettuce (approx. 5-6 leaves)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1/2 carrot
- 1 handful of cabbage (thinly shredded, approx. 50g)
Chewy Noodle Sauce
- 2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tsp water (optional, for adjusting sauce consistency)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Now, I’ll share the secret to making a delicious chewy noodle and vegetable bibim mandu that will awaken your taste buds with its sweet and sour flavors! I’ll reveal the perfect sauce ratio and tips for cooking chewy noodles, so get ready. A wonderful meal will be complete.
Step 2
First, prepare the vegetables for the toppings. Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water until crisp, then rinse them under cold water and squeeze out any excess moisture. Wash the lettuce and pat it dry. Thinly julienne the cucumber and carrot. Thinly shred the cabbage as well. Hard-boil the eggs, peel them, and set aside. (You can also enjoy them with a soft-boiled yolk if you prefer.)
Step 3
Now, let’s make the chewy noodle sauce. In a bowl, combine 2 tsp gochujang, 1 tsp gochugaru, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp vinegar, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix them well. If the sauce seems too thick, add about 2 tsp of water to reach your desired consistency. Taste and adjust the sugar or vinegar according to your preference.
Step 4
Pan-fry the dumplings in a generous amount of oil until golden brown and crispy. They will be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Gently loosen the chewy noodles with chopsticks so they don’t clump together, then boil them in water. Be careful not to overcook the chewy noodles, as they can become mushy. It’s important to boil them just until they retain a pleasant chewiness, following the package instructions. After boiling, quickly rinse the noodles under cold water to remove excess starch and drain them thoroughly.
Step 5
Arrange the drained chewy noodles in the center of a large serving plate. Surround the noodles with the prepared lettuce, julienned cucumber and carrot, shredded cabbage, blanched bean sprouts, hard-boiled eggs, and the crispy fried dumplings. Arrange them beautifully, almost like a blooming flower, to make it visually appealing. Finally, generously drizzle the prepared sauce over the assembled chewy noodle and vegetable bibim mandu.
Step 6
This visually appealing chewy noodle and vegetable bibim mandu is incredibly delicious when mixed together! The combination of crisp vegetables, chewy noodles, and crunchy dumplings is simply delightful. Presenting it beautifully completes the dish.
Step 7
For an extra kick, you can drizzle some cho-gochujang (spicy chili paste) on top to add a touch of spiciness. Now it’s time to enjoy your delicious chewy noodle and vegetable bibim mandu!
