Makguksu

Method

1. 1 Prepare the dressing: mix gochujang chili paste, vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil, then refrigerate until thickened.
2. 2 Boil the buckwheat noodles for the correct amount of time, then rinse with cold water and gently rub to remove the slime.
3. 3 Soak the noodles in ice water for 1 minute to make them firm and chewy.
4. 4 Slice the cucumber into strips, chop the kimchi into small pieces, and squeeze out the excess water.
5. 5 Mix the noodles with the sauce using chopsticks until well combined, then arrange cucumber, kimchi, and half a boiled egg on top.