Bibimbap, meaning “mixed rice,” is a classic Korean dish that combines warm rice with sautĂ©ed vegetables, seasoned beef, a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce. It’s a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
đź›’ Ingredients
- For the Rice Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably short-grain)​
- 1 cup spinach, blanched and chopped​
- 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched​
- 1 medium carrot, julienned and sautéed​
- 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced and sautéed​
- 1 zucchini, julienned and sautéed​
- 1/2 pound ground beef (or tofu for a vegetarian option)​
- 4 eggs​
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil​
- Salt and pepper, to taste​
- For the Beef Marinade:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce​
- 1 teaspoon sugar​
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced​
- Black pepper, to taste​
- For the Gochujang Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)​
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil​
- 1 tablespoon sugar​
- 1 tablespoon water​
- 1 teaspoon vinegar​
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic​
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Beef:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper.​
- Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.​
- Cook the marinated beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.​
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Blanch spinach and bean sprouts separately; season each with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of sesame oil.​
- Sauté carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms individually in a bit of oil until tender; season with salt and pepper.​
- Make the Gochujang Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, water, vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth.​
- Fry the Eggs:
- In a non-stick skillet, fry eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness.​
- Assemble the Bibimbap:
- Place a serving of warm rice in each bowl.​
- Arrange the cooked beef and vegetables on top of the rice in sections.​
- Place the fried egg in the center.​
- Drizzle with gochujang sauce and a few drops of sesame oil.​
- Serve:
- Before eating, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.​
- Enjoy your homemade bibimbap immediately.​
🍴 Why You’ll Love This Bibimbap
- Customizable: Easily adapt the ingredients to your preference or dietary needs.​
- Nutritious: Packed with vegetables and protein for a balanced meal.​
- Flavorful: The combination of savory, spicy, and umami flavors is irresistible.​
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