Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl)
Bibimbap is a colorful and flavorful Korean rice bowl, topped with an array of fresh and cooked vegetables, savory beef (or tofu for a vegetarian option), and a perfectly fried egg. It’s served with a spicy gochujang sauce for that signature kick.
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Ingredients:
For the Rice Bowl:
• 🍚 1 cup short-grain rice (or sushi rice)
• 🥩 150g (5 oz) beef (thinly sliced) or tofu (optional)
• 🥬 1/2 cup spinach
• 🥕 1/2 cup julienned carrots
• 🥒 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
• 🍄 1/2 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), sliced
• 🥚 2 eggs (fried sunny-side-up)
• 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 🫒 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 🧂 Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Sauce:
• 🌶️ 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 🍯 1 tablespoon honey
• 🥢 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 🧄 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 🍋 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 🧂 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Garnish:
• 🌿 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 🌱 Sliced green onions
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Instructions:
1. Cook the Rice:
o Cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions.
o Once done, fluff and set aside.
2. Prepare the Vegetables:
o Sauté the carrots, spinach, and mushrooms separately in a skillet with a bit of sesame oil and garlic.
o Season each with a pinch of salt and pepper.
o Keep the cucumber raw for freshness.
3. Cook the Beef (or Tofu):
o In the same skillet, cook the beef slices with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil until browned (about 4–5 minutes).
o If using tofu, lightly pan-fry until golden.
4. Prepare the Sauce:
o In a small bowl, mix gochujang, honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic.
o Adjust spice level to taste.
5. Fry the Eggs:
o Fry 2 eggs sunny-side-up in a skillet with a little oil.
6. Assemble the Bibimbap Bowl:
o Divide the rice evenly between two bowls.
o Arrange beef (or tofu), spinach, carrots, mushrooms, cucumber, and the fried egg on top of the rice.
o Drizzle with gochujang sauce.
7. Garnish and Serve:
o Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
o Mix everything together before eating for the best flavor experience!
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Serving Suggestions:
• Serve with a side of kimchi or pickled radishes.
• Adjust the sauce quantity to suit your spice preference.
Enjoy your vibrant and flavorful Bibimbap bowl! 🍚🇰🇷✨