Korean Bibimbap: A Delicious, Healthy Meal in a Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
473 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Bibimbap: A Delicious, Healthy Meal in a Bowl
Description
To assemble this Bibimbap, cooked white sticky rice is placed at the bottom of the bowl, then topped with a selection of vegetables like shredded carrot, cucumber, pickled radish, seaweed strips, and steamed mung bean sprouts. Proteins such as tofu and bulgogi, Korean barbecued beef, provide savory richness, while an egg adds creaminess and depth. Korean garlic and the option to drizzle spicy-sweet Gochujang sauce complete the dish.
The experience of Bibimbap comes from mixing these varied components, combining crunchy vegetables, tender meat, soft egg, and sticky rice with the pungent red sauce that brings heat and umami. It can be customized with the amount of each topping and the presence of the sauce, giving control over flavor intensity.
This dish is commonly served as a main meal offering a satisfying balance of carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables. It is practical to assemble quickly by simply layering ingredients over warm rice and then mixing.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sticky rice (cooked)
- ¼ cup carrot as desired, shredded
- ¼ cup pickled radish (as desired)
- ¼ cup cucumber as desired, shredded
- ¼ cup seaweed as desired, shredded
- ¼ cup mung bean sprouts (steamed, as desired)
- 1 egg crumbled, or whole fried egg as desired, hard boiled, yolk
- ¼ cup lettuce as desired, shredded
- ¼ cup tofu (your choice soft or firm, as desired)
- 1 tsp garlic as desired, caramelized
- ¼ cup bulgogi (Korean barbecued beef, as desired)
- 1 tsp Korean red sauce (Gochujang, which can be drizzled on top as desired)
Instructions
- Put the rice in bowls.
- Top with any or all of the toppings listed.
- Add Korean red sauce if desired.
Notes
- Use the bulgogi recipe mentioned to prepare authentic Korean barbecued beef for topping.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bowl | |
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2900IU | 58% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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