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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
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 259kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

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

Bulgogi beef:

Bibimbap sauce:

For serving:

  • 2 C cooked rice
  • 4 fried eggs or raw if making dolsot-style
  • kimchi
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 498mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2931IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 2mg