Main ingredients 🥩
udon noodlesnapa cabbage kimchired pepper powdervinegarsoy sauceWorcestershire saucegochujangminced garlicsodasesame oilegg
Jung Ho-young's Universal Spicy Sauce Kimchi Bibimbuk
A tangy, sweet, and versatile universal sauce that pairs perfectly with ramen, udon, or any noodle—tossed with chewy udon noodles and crisp kimchi for a satisfying bite.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking for a refreshing, tangy, spicy treat to boost their appetite when feeling low on energy
- ⭐ Home cooks who want a golden sauce recipe they can make once and reuse across various dishes like bibimbap, jajangmyeon, and more
Ingredients needed 🛒1 servings
- udon noodles 1 serving
- napa cabbage kimchi solids as needed
- kimchi brine a little
- red pepper powder 3 tablespoons
- sugar 5 tablespoons
- vinegar 2 tablespoons
- soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- Worcestershire sauce 0.5 tablespoon
- black pepper 0.5 tablespoon
- gochujang 3 tablespoons
- minced garlic 1 tablespoon
- soda 2 tablespoons
- sesame oil 2 tablespoons
- boiled egg 1
- toasted sesame seeds a little
Recipe 🍳
- In a bowl, add 3 tablespoons red pepper powder, 5 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
- Add 0.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 0.5 tablespoon black pepper, 3 tablespoons gochujang, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic; mix well.
- To achieve a smooth, slightly thin consistency, add 2 tablespoons soda, a little kimchi brine, and 2 tablespoons sesame oil; mix thoroughly to complete the universal sauce.
- Boil the udon noodles in water until fully cooked.
- Immediately rinse the cooked noodles under cold (or ice) water, quickly swishing them to remove starch and drain all moisture completely.
- Place the drained udon noodles in a bowl with an appropriate amount of sauce and chopped kimchi; toss evenly.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, pour remaining sauce over the top, and garnish with kimchi solids, boiled egg, and toasted sesame seeds to finish.
- Mix red pepper powder, sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, minced garlic, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to create the base.
- Add soda, kimchi brine, and sesame oil to adjust consistency and flavor—complete the universal sauce.
- Cook udon noodles, then rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove all starch and ensure a firm texture.
- Toss the noodles, kimchi, and sauce together, then finish with boiled egg and sesame seeds.
Cooking tips 💡
- Adding soda to the sauce enhances sweetness and refreshment while creating a smoother consistency that clings better to the noodles.
- After boiling, vigorously rinse the noodles under cold water to remove excess starch—this ensures a chewy, bouncy texture.
- This sauce works wonders not only with udon but also with thin noodles, jajangmyeon, ramen, and kalguksu—truly a universal condiment.
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