BIBIMBAP BOWL

Steps:

• For the rice: Bring the water to a boil in a pot. Add the rice and bring back to a boil; boil for 5 minutes, uncovered. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 7 minutes more until water absorbs. Remove from heat and let stand 5 to 10 minutes to serve.
• For the bibimbap sauce: Whisk up gochujang, water, brown sugar, sesame oil, vinegar and garlic in small bowl and serve in ramekins on side of bowls for topping.
• For the mushrooms: Heat oil in medium-large nonstick skillet over high heat. Brown mushrooms, reduce heat to medium, add salt, pepper, shallots and garlic and toss 1 to 2 minutes. Add Shaoxing or sherry and let it absorb. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl or platter and return skillet to heat for the asparagus.
• For the asparagus: Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and saute 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper and juice of 1 lemon or lime. Transfer asparagus to a bowl or platter and reserve skillet for the chard.
• For the protein: Heat oil over medium-high heat in separate nonstick skillet, add meat and break it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes, then season with salt and pepper. Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil and chili garlic paste.
• For the spinach or chard: Meanwhile, heat oil over medium to medium-high heat in reserved skillet; add garlic and stir 1 minute. Wilt in spinach, season with salt and pepper, add sesame oil and seeds, remove from heat and transfer to a bowl.
• For the eggs: When ready to serve, melt butter over medium heat in small nonstick skillet. Add eggs, cover pan and cook to easy or medium, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Fill bowls with rice and arrange toppings: protein of choice, vegetables and bean sprouts. Top with scallions and egg and pass sauce.