Korean Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    259 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Korean

Korean Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)

Korean Bibimbap is a delicious dish, featuring a meticulously arranged bowl of cooked rice with lightly sautéed vegetables, meat, and a crowning egg on top. This flavorful and healthy recipe is a family favorite due to its delicious taste and nutritional value.

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Ingredients

Servings

Vegetables:

  • 1 Long cucumber sliced
  • 1 lb bean sprouts
  • 1 bunch spinach washed
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil divided
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • 1 zucchini julienned
  • 5-6 Chinese/shiitake mushrooms soaked overnight and sliced
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

Bulgogi beef:

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ½ lb bulgogi beef

Bibimbap sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon gochujang (Korean red chili pepper paste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

For serving:

  • 2 C cooked rice
  • 4 fried eggs or raw if making dolsot-style
  • kimchi
  • sesame seeds
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Instructions

Cook the bean sprouts:

  1. Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
  2. Add the bean spouts to a colander or strainer over a sink.
  3. Pour some of the hot boiling water over the bean sprouts to lightly blanch.
  4. Rinse the sprouts under cold water.
  5. Drain well and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  6. Lightly toss and add a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Cook the spinach:

  1. With the remaining hot water, add in the spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Drain the spinach and rinse under cold water.
  3. Squeeze out any excess moisture.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
  5. Lightly toss and add a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Cook the remaining vegetables:

  1. Heat up a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
  3. Add the julienned zucchini and sauté, stirring every now and then, until slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Transfer the cooked zucchini from the pan into a large separate bowl or dish.
  5. Next, add in the julienned carrot and repeat, sauteing until slightly softened, another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Transfer the cooked carrot into the dish with the other cooked vegetables.
  7. Add the mushrooms to the pan, and sauté, until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  8. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
  9. Transfer the cooked mushrooms into the dish with the other cooked vegetables. Set aside.

Cook the bulgogi beef:

  1. In a large frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat to high heat.
  2. Add the thinly sliced marinated beef and stir-fry until the meat is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from pan and set aside.

Make the bibimbap sauce:

  1. In a small bowl, combine gochujang paste with sesame oil, garlic powder, granulated sugar and rice wine vinegar.
  2. Mix well. Set aside.

Assemble:

  1. Place hot cooked rice into a large bowl.
  2. Arrange a small portion of each vegetable in a visually appealing manner around the edge of the bowl.
  3. Add a fried sunny side up egg in the center of the bowl. (Or raw egg yolk if making dolsot bibimbap).
  4. Garnish with bibimbap sauce and sesame seeds.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 164mg (55%) Sodium 172mg (7%) Potassium 498mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 2931IU (59%) Vitamin C 25mg (28%) Calcium 62mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 164mg 55%
Sodium 172mg 7%
Potassium 498mg 11%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 2931IU 59%
Vitamin C 25mg 28%
Calcium 62mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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