Park Eun-young's Spinach Bibimbap Noodles
A unique Chinese-style cold noodle dish featuring crisp choy sum and spinach, tossed with a savory sauce infused with the subtle malty aroma of Chinese vinegar and Sichuan pepper.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those seeking a fresh, clean alternative to traditional gochujang-based bibimbap noodles, especially a soy-mala base dish.
- ⭐ Fans of the distinctively crunchy, crisp texture of stem lettuce (choy sum) and the refreshing balance of fresh vegetables.
noodlesspinachchoy sumstem lettucesoy saucevinegarChinese vinegarSichuan pepper powderyuzu syrupminced garlic
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- noodles 2 servings
- spinach 1 handful
- rehydrated choy sum as needed
- soy sauce 3 tablespoons
- sugar 1.5 tablespoons
- vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Chinese vinegar 1 tablespoon
- Sichuan pepper powder (mala spice) a pinch
- yuzu syrup 1 tablespoon
- minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon
- sesame oil a little
Recipe 🍳
- Cut the rehydrated choy sum (stem lettuce) into bite-sized pieces to preserve its crisp texture, and wash the spinach thoroughly.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, regular vinegar, and Chinese vinegar. Add a small amount of Sichuan pepper powder to introduce an exotic mala aroma, creating the noodle sauce.
- Prepare a separate all-purpose sauce for meat: combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon yuzu syrup, minced garlic, and sesame oil.
- Pour the prepared noodle sauce over the boiled noodles, then add the prepared choy sum and spinach. Gently toss to evenly coat with seasoning.
- Chop choy sum and spinach into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, both vinegars, and Sichuan pepper powder to make the noodle dressing.
- Prepare a separate all-purpose sauce with yuzu syrup and garlic.
- Toss the boiled noodles with the sauces and vegetables gently.
Cooking tips 💡
- Blending regular vinegar with Chinese vinegar and a touch of Sichuan pepper aroma creates a sophisticated finish—bold yet not overwhelming.
- When chopping vegetables or choy sum, firmly grip the ingredients to prevent slipping and ensure precise, safe knife work.





