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Easy to make Korean bibimbap! It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and can be customized.
why i like this recipe
Such an easy recipe. Of course, all the veggies are cooked separately, but this recipe is amazingly easy and fool-proof, comes together in a rainbow of colors, and is perfect even for picky eaters. Highly customizable. Bibimbap is a great dish that can be customized to suit what you have on hand, using readily available proteins, grains, and vegetables. Need a vegetarian? Skip the meat and add plenty of vegetables! The best prepared meals. Vegetables can be prepared and cooked several days in advance, making them perfect for a quick weeknight meal (or meal prep) with leftovers or frozen rice in a pinch. It’s even better for entertainment. With all the vegetables and toppings separated, bibimbap is perfect for hosting parties and is a dish that can be enjoyed by a crowd. Consider a bibimbap bar where guests can add as many toppings as they like.
What is bibimbap
Bibimbap translates to “mixed rice” and generally consists of white rice, beef, and seasoned vegetables, topped with a fried egg and gochujang (Korean chili pepper paste), and mixed together just before eating. Dorso bibimbap is a variation of bibimbap served in a hot stone pot with crunchy rice on the bottom.
Main ingredients
rice
Traditionally short-grain white rice is used, but sushi rice or brown rice (or other grains such as quinoa, farro, millet, couscous, or barley) can also be used.
protein
Bulgogi is usually used, but ground beef, chicken, seafood (such as squid), or tofu can also be substituted.
vegetables
Commonly included vegetables include zucchini, carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, and mushrooms, which are prepared and cooked separately for presentation, but other vegetables such as cabbage, peppers, and onions can also be incorporated.
egg
Usually topped with a fried egg and mixed with a runny yolk, it adds the rich, silky consistency you love.
Gochujang
To finish, add gochujang, sesame oil, and sesame seeds little by little just before mixing, and add as desired.
How to make shortcut bibimbap
Prepare the Korean beef (bulgogi or ground beef) Prepare the vegetables, season and stir-fry each vegetable until tender Assemble the bibimbap by adding the beef, vegetables, and simmering egg over the warm rice and neatly separating the toppings Stir in the gochujang + sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds just before mixing
Tips and tricks for success
Cook the vegetables separately. Although it’s a little trickier, cook each vegetable separately (using the same process) to preserve color, flavor, and texture. Add garlic or ginger. Do you have leftover garlic or ginger? Adding it when sautéing vegetables will add even more flavor. Please use a variety of vegetables. You can replace the shiitake mushrooms with other types of mushrooms, use any type of leafy green, or use vegetables in place of green beans, snap peas, or broccoli. Let’s make it early. Cook and store vegetables separately up to 3 days in advance, and cook eggs just before assembling.
pro tips
Make it Dolsot.
Heat 2 teaspoons of toasted sesame oil in a hot stone pot (or cast iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Spread the rice evenly, top with meat, vegetables, and eggs, and sprinkle with gochujang. Serve immediately.
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The perfect tool to quickly cook Korean bibimbap
large iron frying pan
Quick Korean Bibimbap (Korean Bowl): Frequently Asked Questions
Just leave out the meat or substitute tofu!
Toasted sesame oil has a richer, nuttier flavor and is ideal as a finishing oil (e.g., drizzled last on a dish).
Gochujang is a paste of red chili peppers and is a staple ingredient in Korean cuisine. You can find it in a red rectangular tub at most grocery stores.
absolutely! You can make the vegetables two to three days in advance and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Vegetables can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
easy korean bibimbap
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riceKorean bulgogi or Korean ground beefkimchiTamagoyakiGochujangroasted sesame oilroasted sesame seeds
