Korean Bibimbap

Name: Korean Bibimbap
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Vegetable oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground beef', 'amount': '1 pound'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '1 cup, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Zucchini', 'amount': '1 cup, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Spinach', 'amount': '2 cups, fresh'}; {'ingredient': 'Bean sprouts', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Eggs', 'amount': '4, cooked to preference'}; {'ingredient': 'Cooked rice', 'amount': '4 cups, white or brown'}; {'ingredient': 'Gochujang (Korean chili paste)', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame seeds', 'amount': 'for garnish'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}

Bibimbap, meaning 'mixed rice' in Korean, is a vibrant and colorful dish that embodies the harmony of flavors and textures found in Korean cuisine. This beloved meal features a bed of fluffy rice topped with a medley of sautéed vegetables, succulent ground beef, and a perfectly cooked egg, all drizzled with the spicy, savory gochujang sauce. Each bite is a delightful combination of fresh ingredients, making it not just a feast for the palate but also a feast for the eyes. Traditionally served in a hot stone bowl, bibimbap brings warmth and comfort to the dining table, making it a favorite for family gatherings and celebrations.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
Ground beef (1 pound)
Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
Carrots (1 cup, julienned)
Zucchini (1 cup, julienned)
Spinach (2 cups, fresh)
Bean sprouts (1 cup)
Eggs (4, cooked to preference)
Cooked rice (4 cups, white or brown)
Gochujang (Korean chili paste) (to taste)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Pour this mixture over the cooked ground beef and stir to combine. Set aside.
In the same skillet, add the julienned carrots and zucchini. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out excess water from the spinach and season both the spinach and bean sprouts with salt and a drizzle of sesame oil.
In the same pot, bring water to a boil again. Cook the eggs to your desired doneness (soft-boiled or sunny-side-up).
To assemble the bibimbap, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange the cooked ground beef, sautéed carrots, sautéed zucchini, blanched spinach, and bean sprouts artfully on top of the rice.
Place a cooked egg on top of each bowl.
Serve the bibimbap with gochujang on the side for added spice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Mix everything together before eating to fully enjoy the melange of flavors.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 600 • Fat: 30g • Carbs: 60g • Protein: 30g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 4g

Korean Bibimbap

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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