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.

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 🍳

  1. Cut the rehydrated choy sum (stem lettuce) into bite-sized pieces to preserve its crisp texture, and wash the spinach thoroughly.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the prepared noodle sauce over the boiled noodles, then add the prepared choy sum and spinach. Gently toss to evenly coat with seasoning.
  1. Chop choy sum and spinach into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix soy sauce, sugar, both vinegars, and Sichuan pepper powder to make the noodle dressing.
  3. Prepare a separate all-purpose sauce with yuzu syrup and garlic.
  4. 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.
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