Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables

Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables

3 servings
Learn how to create authentic Korean Bibimbap, a vibrant and wholesome dish bursting with flavors. Complete with a bibimbap sauce that's so good, you’ll want to drizzle it on everything!

Ingredients

  • beef mince

    ), (3.5 ounces

    100 g
  • soy sauce
    1 tbsp
  • sesame oil
    1 tbsp
  • brown sugar
    1 tsp
  • garlic
    ¼ tsp
  • spinach
    250 g
  • bean sprouts
    350 g
  • shiitake mushroom
    100 g
  • carrots

    4.2 ounces, 1 small

    120 g
  • fine sea salt

    1/4 tsp each will be used when cooking shiitake mushroom and carrots

    ½ tsp
  • steamed rice

    3 to 4 serving portions

    3 c
  • eggs

    3 or 4 depending on the serving portion

    3
  • Some cooking oil

    to cook the meat, mushroom, carrots and eggs – I used rice bran oil

  • Some toasted seasoned seaweed)

    shredded (long thin cut

  • gochujang
    2 tbsp
  • sesame oil
    1 tbsp
  • sugar

    - I used raw sugar

    1 tbsp
  • water
    1 tbsp
  • sesame seeds
    1 tbsp
  • vinegar

    - I used apple vinegar

    1 tsp
  • garlic
    1 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare and cook ingredients as below. - For meat, mix the beef mince with the meat sauce listed above. Marinate the meat for about 30 mins while you are working on other ingredients to enhance the flavour. Add some cooking oil into a wok and cook the meat on medium high to high heat. It takes about 3 to 5 mins to thoroughly cook it.- Mix the bibimbap sauce ingredients in a bowl.- Cook spinach and bean sprouts per linked recipe.- Rinse, peel and julienne the carrots. Add some cooking oil and 1/4 tsp of fine sea salt in a wok and cook the carrots on medium high to high heat for 2 to 3 mins.- Clean/rinse the shiitake mushrooms and thinly slice them. Add some cooking oil and 1/4 tsp of fine sea salt in a wok and cook the mushrooms on medium high to high heat until they are all cooked. (It takes 2 to 3 mins.)- Make fried eggs. (While sunny side up is common, you can make them per your preference.)

  2. 2

    Put the rice into a bowl and add the meat, assorted vegetables, seasoned seaweed, bibimbap sauce, and the egg on top of the rice. Serve.

  3. 3

    To eat,  mix the ingredients in the bowl, and enjoy!

Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables

Bibimbap - Korean Mixed Rice with Meat and Assorted Vegetables

90 min3 servings570 cal

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About this Recipe

Discover the Magic of Homemade Bibimbap: Your Ultimate Korean Mixed RiceDive into the vibrant world of Bibimbap, the quintessential Korean mixed rice dish that's as beautiful to look at as it is delicious to eat. This recipe guides you through creating an authentic and wholesome meal, brimming with colorful vegetables, perfectly seasoned meat, and an irresistibly flavorful Bibimbap sauce that ties it all together. Forget takeout – your homemade Korean mixed rice will be the star of your dinner table!Our Bibimbap recipe focuses on fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. You'll prepare tender beef mince marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of sweetness, alongside crisp spinach, crunchy bean sprouts, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and sweet carrots. Each component is cooked separately and seasoned just right, ensuring every bite of your Bibimbap is a delightful experience.What truly elevates this dish is our signature Bibimbap sauce. Made with gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, and a hint of garlic and vinegar, it's a sweet, savory, and subtly spicy concoction you'll want to drizzle over everything! Topped with a sunny-side-up egg and shredded seaweed, this vibrant Bibimbap offers a complete and satisfying meal.### Tips for Perfect Bibimbap- Vegetable Variety: Feel free to customize your Bibimbap with other favorite veggies like zucchini, cucumber, or bell peppers. Just ensure they are thinly sliced and lightly sautéed.- Protein Power: While beef mince is traditional, you can easily substitute with chicken, pork, or even tofu for a vegetarian option.- The Perfect Egg: A fried egg with a runny yolk is classic for Bibimbap, as it adds richness and helps bind the ingredients when mixed.- Serving Suggestion: Serve your hot steamed rice in a large bowl, arrange the prepared vegetables and meat around it, and top with the egg and seaweed. Encourage everyone to mix everything thoroughly before eating for the full flavor experience!

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