**Bibimbap: A Colorful and Flavorful Korean Rice Bowl**
Bibimbap is a classic Korean dish that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. It consists of a bowl of rice topped with a variety of ingredients, including cooked vegetables, meat, and a fried or poached egg. The vegetables are typically stir-fried or seasoned, and the meat can be beef, pork, or chicken. Bibimbap is often served with a dollop of gochujang, a spicy Korean chili paste, and a drizzle of sesame oil. The dish is typically mixed together before eating, creating a delicious and colorful combination of flavors and textures.
**Recipes Included in the Article:**
* **Classic Bibimbap:** This recipe provides instructions for making a traditional bibimbap with all the classic ingredients, including rice, vegetables, meat, and a fried egg.
* **Vegetarian Bibimbap:** This variation of bibimbap is perfect for those who prefer a meatless meal. It includes a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms, as well as a tofu egg.
* **Spicy Bibimbap:** This recipe adds a kick of heat to the classic bibimbap with the addition of gochujang and Sriracha sauce. It's perfect for those who enjoy spicy food.
* **Easy Bibimbap:** This simplified version of bibimbap is perfect for busy weeknights. It uses pre-cooked rice and vegetables, and it can be made in under 30 minutes.
* **Kimchi Bibimbap:** This recipe adds a layer of flavor and texture to bibimbap with the addition of kimchi, a fermented Korean cabbage dish. It's a great way to use up leftover kimchi.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and versatile Korean dish.
BIBIMBAP
Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl topped with vegetable sides and meat and served with a gochujang sauce. Follow my easy step-by-step recipe to make the best bibimbap!
Provided by Hyosun
Categories Main Course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Cook the rice, without soaking and using a little less water than the amount you normally use. The rice for bibimbap should be a little drier than usual for best results.
- Beef: Cut into thin 2-inch long strips. Mix in 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of sesame oil, 2 teaspoons of rice wine, 1 tablespoon of chopped scallion, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 sesame seeds and a pinch of pepper. Marinate for 20 minutes. Sauté in a skillet for 2-3 minutes over high heat.
- Bean sprouts: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the bean sprouts and briefly blanch, about 1 minute, flipping over once. Drain quickly and shock in cold water to stop cooking. Drain again. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds, and salt (about 1/2 teaspoon).
- Spinach: Blanch the spinach in salted boiling water only until wilted, about 40 seconds. Drain quickly and shock in cold water. Squeeze out water. Cut into 3-inch lengths. Toss with 1 tablespoon of chopped scallion, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds and salt (about 1/2 teaspoon).
- Cucumbers: Cut the cucumbers in half lengthwise and then thinly slice crosswise. Generously sprinkle salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) over sliced cucumbers and set aside for 10 - 15 minutes. Squeeze out excess liquid. Toss with 1 tablespoon of chopped scallion, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds.
- Mushrooms and carrots: Thinly slice the mushrooms and carrots. Sauté each vegetable in a lightly oiled skillet for 1 - 2 minutes over medium-high heat, sprinkling with salt (about 1/4 teaspoon).
- Kongnamul (Soybean sprouts): Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the soy beansprouts and boil for 2-3 minutes. Drain quickly and shock in cold water to stop cooking. Drain again. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of sesame seeds, and salt (about 1/2 teaspoon) to taste.
- Musaengchae (spicy radish salad): Cut 10 ounces of Korean radish (mu) into matchsticks. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped scallion, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste), 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds. Mix everything well.
- Fry the eggs sunny side up or to your preference.
- Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Place a serving of rice in a big bowl. Nicely arrange a small amount of each prepared vegetable and beef over the rice. Drizzle a little sesame oil over. Top with an optional fried egg and serve with the sauce.
- For dolsot bibimbap: Lightly oil a stone or earthenware bowl with a teaspoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add a serving of cooked rice and arrange the toppings on top. Cook for several minutes until the rice sizzles.
BIBIMBAP (KOREAN RICE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES)
Along with kimchi, bibimbap takes its place among the favored foods in Korean cuisine. Literally meaning 'mixed rice,' it's a popular meal consisting of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste). For those who cannot handle the spiciness (like our children), you can substitute with soy sauce or Sriracha (rooster sauce) in place of it.
Provided by mykoreaneats
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Stir cucumber pieces with 1/4 cup gochujang paste in a bowl; set aside.
- Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet and stir in spinach; cook until spinach is bright green and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir soy sauce into spinach.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet and cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes; stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in cucumber pieces with gochujang paste; sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and set the mixture aside in a bowl.
- Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side, and set aside. In a separate nonstick skillet, heat 1 more teaspoon olive oil over medium-low heat and fry the eggs just on one side until yolks are runny but whites are firm, 2 to 4 minutes each.
- To assemble the dish, divide cooked rice into 4 large serving bowls; top with spinach mixture, a few pieces of beef, and cucumber mixture. Place 1 egg atop each serving. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a small amount of gochujang paste if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 242.9 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 573.9 mg, Sugar 6.6 g
BIBIMBAP
I love the spicy, savory taste of Korean bibimbap, but I couldn't find a recipe here. I looked online and talked to some Korean friends, and this was the result. I hope you enjoy this dish as much as I have! To eat, just mix everything in the bowl together and enjoy with Korean hot chile sauce!
Provided by tif
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Korean
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl. Add beef brisket and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for for 30 minutes.
- Rinse rice until water turns clear. Pour into a rice cooker and add 1 1/2 cups water. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Keep warm.
- Place mushrooms in a bowl of warm water. Soak for 20 minutes.
- Coat eggplant with salt on all sides and allow to 'sweat,' about 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
- Squeeze the water out of the re-hydrated shiitake mushrooms and slice into 1/4-inch strips.
- Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a covered plate to keep warm.
- Saute eggplant in the same skillet until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the mushrooms.
- Place squash in the hot skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add to the plate with the eggplant and mushrooms; keep vegetables warm.
- Saute carrots and broccoli in the skillet until slightly tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to the plate with rest of the vegetables.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sprouts and cook uncovered until tender but still crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
- Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef slices and saute until nicely browned and lightly pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
- Place approximately 1 cup cooked rice in each bowl. Season with remaining sesame oil and vinegar. Pat rice down with a spoon to make a mound. Cover with a bed of lettuce. Add small mounds of cooked mushrooms, eggplant, squash, carrots, and broccoli on the lettuce around the edge of the bowl. Place beef in the center.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat. Break eggs into skillet and season with salt. Cook until whites are just set and yolks are slightly runny, about 3 minutes. Place a sunnyside-up egg on top of the beef in each bowl. Top with radish and green onion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1358.1 calories, Carbohydrate 184.9 g, Cholesterol 232.5 mg, Fat 57.1 g, Fiber 24.4 g, Protein 40.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1665.7 mg, Sugar 35.5 g
BIBIMBAP
Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop): One of the most popular dishes in Korean cuisine, bibimbap is a nutritious rice dish of steamed rice and pre-cooked vegetables (usually spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, mushrooms, egg and lettuce. It can also contain ground beef but can be ordered without meat. Dolsot bibimbap is the same dish served in a hot stone pot (the pot is pre-heated in oven) to make the rice on the bottom crunchy and to keep the dish hot for a longer time. Bulgogi (BULL-go-ghee): Literally meaning "fire meat", bulgogi is thinly sliced, usually rib-eye or sirloin, marinated grilled meat. Gochuchang (GOH-choo-jang) paste: spicy red pepper paste sold either in glass jars or plastic containers that can be purchased at any Korean or Asian food market.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- *Cook's Note: This can be done in a regular bowl or a hot stone bowl. If it's in a hot stone bowl, the rice becomes crunchy because it's still cooking.
- Put cooked rice in large slightly shallow bowl. Place bulgogi (with juices from cooked meat) and veggies on top of rice but place separately so you can see each ingredient beautifully placed on rice. Put egg on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce.
- When ready to eat, mix all ingredients together with some gochuchang paste, to taste. The bibimpap should be moist and not dry. Add more sesame oil and gochuchang paste, to taste.
- Place rib-eye in freezer for about 30 minutes so that it is easier to thinly slice. When partially frozen, remove from freezer and thinly slice. Set aside.
- Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a large baking dish. Add the thinly sliced beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight; it is best if marinated overnight.
- Heat grill to high. Remove beef from marinade and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to compile Bibimbap.
- Gochuchang Paste (seasoned red pepper paste):
- 4 tablespoons gochuchang (available at Korean grocers)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the flavor of your bibimbap. Look for fresh vegetables, flavorful meat, and a good-quality gochujang paste.
- Cook the rice perfectly: The rice is the foundation of bibimbap, so it's important to cook it perfectly. Use a good-quality short-grain rice, and follow the package directions for cooking.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender, but still have a bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and flavorless.
- Use a variety of toppings: The toppings are what make bibimbap so special. Use a variety of colors and textures, and don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients.
- Gochujang is the key: Gochujang is a fermented chili paste that is essential for making bibimbap. It adds a spicy, savory flavor to the dish. If you can't find gochujang, you can substitute another type of chili paste, but the flavor will be different.
- Serve it hot: Bibimbap is best served hot, so make sure to eat it as soon as it's ready.
Conclusion:
Bibimbap is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it can be customized to your liking. With its colorful toppings and flavorful gochujang sauce, bibimbap is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.
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