
Korean Bibimbap
A colorful Korean rice bowl topped with assorted vegetables, beef, and a fried egg.
30 mins
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
2
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 200g beef (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 zucchini, julienned
- 1 cup spinach
- 100g bean sprouts
- 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Vegetable oil for cooking
- Salt to taste
Nutrition Facts
Instructions
Marinate the beef: In a bowl, mix the sliced beef with soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
Prepare the vegetables: Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts separately in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Season each with a pinch of salt and a few drops of sesame oil.
Cook the vegetables: In a pan, sauté the carrot, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms separately with a little oil until tender but still crisp. Season lightly with salt.
Cook the beef: Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated beef until browned and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
Fry the eggs: In the same pan, fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness.
Assemble the bibimbap: Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Arrange the vegetables and beef in sections on top of the rice. Place a fried egg in the center. Serve with gochujang and toasted sesame seeds on the side.
Mix and enjoy: Before eating, mix all the ingredients together with the gochujang to combine flavors.
Chef's Tips
- Rice Tip: Use freshly cooked rice for the best texture. Slightly crispy rice at the bottom of the bowl (nurungji) adds great texture.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, or radish.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your spice preference.
- Vegetarian Option: Replace beef with tofu or additional mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Meal Prep: Prepare and store the vegetables and beef separately for quick assembly later.