Description
Bibimbap, a traditional Korean rice bowl, harmoniously blends fresh vegetables, marinated beef, and a perfectly fried egg, all topped with a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. This dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious, offering a delightful mix of flavors and textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- Rice: 4 cups cooked white rice
- Eggs: 4 eggs
- Sesame Seeds: 2 teaspoons
Beef Marinade:
- 250g (8oz) beef tenderloin or thick steak
- ¼ green apple, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Vegetables:
- 2 carrots, cut into batons
- 2 zucchinis, cut into batons
- 1 bunch spinach, cut into 2-inch lengths
- 8 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 4 cups bean sprouts
- 2 teaspoons (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- 8 teaspoons vegetable oil (divided)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon white sugar
Bibimbap Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce
- 3 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
- 2.5 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Mix all the Bibimbap sauce ingredients in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
- Marinate the Beef:
- Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the beef slices, ensuring they are evenly coated. Let marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Cook the Beef:
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear the marinated beef for 3–4 minutes until caramelized. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables:
- Soak shiitake mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and slice.
- Sprinkle carrots and zucchini with ¼ teaspoon salt, let sit for 20 minutes, and drain excess liquid.
- Blanch spinach in boiling water, drain, and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- Mushrooms: Sauté with 1.5 teaspoons soy sauce, ¼ teaspoon sugar, and ½ teaspoon garlic for 2 minutes.
- Carrots & Zucchini: Sauté each separately in 2 teaspoons of oil until tender (5–8 minutes).
- Spinach: Sauté with sesame oil, ½ teaspoon garlic, and salt to taste until wilted.
- Bean Sprouts: Steam or simmer, then mix with sesame oil, 1 teaspoon garlic, and ¼ teaspoon fish sauce.
- Assemble the Bibimbap:
- Place rice in a bowl. Arrange cooked vegetables and beef on top.
- Fry an egg and place it on top. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve:
- Add Bibimbap sauce. Mix before eating to enjoy the full flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry and Assembly
- Cuisine: Korean