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Korean Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)
Korean Bibimbap is a delicious dish, featuring a meticulously arranged bowl of cooked rice with lightly sautéed vegetables, meat, and a crowning egg on top. This flavorful and healthy recipe is a family favorite due to its delicious taste and nutritional value.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour
Servings 4
Calories 259 kcal
Vegetables: 1 long cucumber sliced 1 lb bean sprouts 1 bunch spinach washed 2 teaspoon sesame oil divided 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 carrot julienned 1 zucchini julienned 5-6 Chinese/shiitake mushrooms soaked overnight and sliced 1 teaspoon soy sauce For serving: 2 C cooked rice 4 fried eggs or raw if making dolsot-style kimchi sesame seeds
Cook the bean sprouts: Bring a large pot of water up to a boil.
Add the bean spouts to a colander or strainer over a sink.
Pour some of the hot boiling water over the bean sprouts to lightly blanch.
Rinse the sprouts under cold water.
Drain well and add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
Lightly toss and add a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Cook the spinach: With the remaining hot water, add in the spinach and blanch for 1-2 minutes.
Drain the spinach and rinse under cold water.
Squeeze out any excess moisture.
Add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.
Lightly toss and add a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Cook the remaining vegetables: Heat up a frying pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the pan.
Add the julienned zucchini and sauté, stirring every now and then, until slightly softened, about 1-2 minutes.
Transfer the cooked zucchini from the pan into a large separate bowl or dish.
Next, add in the julienned carrot and repeat, sauteing until slightly softened, another 2-3 minutes.
Transfer the cooked carrot into the dish with the other cooked vegetables.
Add the mushrooms to the pan, and sauté, until the mushrooms are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
Drizzle in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce.
Transfer the cooked mushrooms into the dish with the other cooked vegetables. Set aside.
Cook the bulgogi beef: In a large frying pan, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat to high heat.
Add the thinly sliced marinated beef and stir-fry until the meat is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the bibimbap sauce: In a small bowl, combine gochujang paste with sesame oil, garlic powder, granulated sugar and rice wine vinegar.
Mix well. Set aside.
Assemble: Place hot cooked rice into a large bowl.
Arrange a small portion of each vegetable in a visually appealing manner around the edge of the bowl.
Add a fried sunny side up egg in the center of the bowl. (Or raw egg yolk if making dolsot bibimbap).
Garnish with bibimbap sauce and sesame seeds.
Calories: 259 kcal | Carbohydrates: 36 g | Protein: 13 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.02 g | Cholesterol: 164 mg | Sodium: 172 mg | Potassium: 498 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 2931 IU | Vitamin C: 25 mg | Calcium: 62 mg | Iron: 2 mg