If you’re tired of eating kimchi as a side dish, kimchi bibimguksu offers a refreshing twist.

This easy-to-make noodle dish features ingredients commonly found in most Korean kitchens, such as kimchi -- preferably the sour, overfermented variety -- alongside gochujang, vinegar and sugar.

Typically made with thin wheat noodles called “somyeon,” you can elevate the dish by topping it with a boiled egg, sesame seeds and cucumber for added texture. Its sour and spicy flavor is known to stimulate the appetite, making it a go-to for those feeling lazy or lacking an appetite.

Ready to awaken your taste buds? Give kimchi bibimguksu a try!

(spicy kimchi mixed noodles, Korean-style cold kimchi noodles, kimchi and gochujang bibim guksu, savory chilled noodles with kimchi)