Bibimbap (비빕밥)
This is a rice bowl topped with steamed vegetables, marinated meat/tofu(optional), a fried egg sunny side up finished with prepared Gochujang Sauce. It’s a great source of protein and fiber, and it’s low in saturated fat. *You can make bibimbap a part of a healthy and balanced diet.
- Approx. total time: 15 Prep Time / 5 Cooking time
- Approx. cost: $20 for 4 people
- YIELD: Serves 4
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp Gochujang Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
One pot Steam Veggies:
- 1 large carrot
- 1 large zucchini
- ½ cup cabbage
- ½ cup Korean radish or Daikon radish
Fresh add on:
- ½ cup red cabbage
- 1 small cucumber
- ½ cup arugula or other greens
- ½ cup lettuce
Optional:
- Egg
Directions
- Prepare the sauce: Combine Gochujang sauce, sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and rice vinegar in a small bowl.
- Prepare the vegetables: Cut carrot, zucchini, radish, and cabbage into matchsticks. Steam for 5 minutes. Cut red cabbage, cucumber, arugula, and lettuce into matchsticks.
- Cook the egg: Fry an egg to your liking (sunny side up is common).
- Assemble the bibimbap: Place cooked rice in a bowl. Top with steamed vegetables, fresh vegetables, and fried egg.
- Add the prepared sauce on top.
- Enjoy: Mix all ingredients together before eating.
Optional: Add additional proteins like beef, chicken, or tofu for a more substantial meal.
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