Bibimbap – 비빔밥 – Recipe.

Mixed Rice.
Bibimbap, a vibrant and iconic Korean dish, translates to “mixed rice.” It’s a harmonious bowl that brings together an array of colorful vegetables, marinated meat, a fried egg, and a spicy gochujang (Korean red chili paste) sauce. This visually stunning and flavorful dish not only captures the essence of Korean cuisine but also allows for creativity in combining diverse flavors and textures. Dive into the world of Bibimbap with this recipe, creating a bowl that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
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Estimated Time:

45-60 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Bibimbap Bowl:
2 cups cooked short-grain Rice
200g Beef, thinly sliced (marinated in Soy Sauce, Sesame Oil, and Sugar)
1 Carrot, julienned
1 Zucchini, julienned
1 cup Bean Sprouts, blanched
1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms, sliced and sautéed
1 cup Spinach, blanched and seasoned with Sesame Oil and Soy Sauce
4 Eggs (fried sunny-side-up)
Sesame Seeds and sliced Green Onions (for garnish)

For the Gochujang Sauce:
3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Paste)
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon Water

Products you need in our store:

Short-grain Rice
Soy Sauce
Sesame Oil
Sesame Seeds and sliced Green Onions (for garnish)
Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Paste)

Preparation:

  1. Prepare the Gochujang Sauce:
    • In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water until well combined. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Rice:
    • Cook short-grain rice according to package instructions. Fluff the rice and set aside.
  3. Marinate the Beef:
    • Thinly slice the beef and marinate it in a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar. Allow it to marinate for at least 15-30 minutes.
  4. Prepare Vegetables:
    • Julienne the carrot and zucchini. Blanch bean sprouts and spinach separately. Sauté shiitake mushrooms until cooked.
  5. Fry the Eggs:
    • Fry eggs sunny-side-up in a pan until the whites are set, but the yolks are still runny.
  6. Assemble the Bibimbap Bowl:
    • In individual bowls, arrange the cooked rice. Add the marinated beef, julienned vegetables, sautéed mushrooms, blanched bean sprouts, and spinach.
  7. Top with Fried Egg:
    • Place a fried egg on top of each Bibimbap bowl.
  8. Garnish and Serve:
    • Drizzle the Gochujang sauce over the ingredients, sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish.

Benefits:

  1. Balanced Nutrition: Bibimbap offers a balance of carbohydrates from rice, protein from beef and eggs, and an array of vitamins and minerals from the colorful vegetables.
  2. Customizable: You can tailor Bibimbap to your taste preferences by adjusting the types of vegetables, meat, or level of spiciness.
  3. Rich in Antioxidants: The variety of colorful vegetables contributes to an antioxidant-rich meal, promoting overall health.
  4. Flavor Explosion: The combination of savory marinated beef, fresh vegetables, and the spicy kick from Gochujang creates an explosion of flavors in every bite.