Vegan Bibim Guksu (Spicy Mixed Noodles)

Ingredients

• 8 oz Thin Wheat Noodles (Somyeon)
• 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
• 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/2 cup Cucumber
• 1/2 cup Carrot
• 1/2 cup Cabbage
• 2 cups Lettuce
• 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds

Instructions

1. 1Bring a large heavy-bottomed pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the 8 oz Thin Wheat Noodles (Somyeon) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but still slightly firm to the bite. Drain the noodles immediately and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water to stop the cooking process and remove excess starch. Drain them very well.
2. 2While the noodles are cooking, prepare the vegetables. Cut the 1/2 cup Cucumber into thin matchsticks. Cut the 1/2 cup Carrot into thin matchsticks. Thinly slice the 1/2 cup Cabbage. Tear the 2 cups Lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
3. 3In a large mixing bowl, combine the 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste), 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar, 1 tablespoon Sugar, 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil, and 1 clove minced Garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until they form a smooth, well-combined sauce.
4. 4Add the drained noodles, the prepared 1/2 cup Cucumber, 1/2 cup Carrot, 1/2 cup Cabbage, and 2 cups Lettuce to the large mixing bowl containing the sauce.
5. 5Using tongs or your hands, toss all the ingredients together thoroughly. Ensure the noodles and vegetables are evenly coated with the spicy sauce. This step should take about 1 to 2 minutes.
6. 6Serve the Vegan Bibim Guksu immediately. Garnish the dish with 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Seeds just before serving.

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