Korean Bibimbap Bowl
A Korean Bibimbap Bowl is a vibrant, nutritious, and flavorful dish that combines rice, assorted vegetables, protein, and a spicy gochujang sauce. Meaning “mixed rice” in Korean, bibimbap is a cultural staple that offers a perfect balance of taste, texture, and nutrition.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked white rice or brown rice for a healthier option
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 medium carrot julienned
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup mushrooms shiitake or button, sliced
- 1/2 pound ground beef or sliced beef or tofu for a vegetarian option
- 2 eggs for sunny-side-up topping
- 2 tablespoons gochujang Korean red chili paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Cook 2 cups of rice and set aside.
- Sauté spinach with sesame oil and salt until wilted; set aside.
- Sauté carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms separately until tender.
- Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 1 minute, rinse with cold water.
- Cook ground beef or tofu with soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until done.
- Fry 2 eggs sunny-side-up, keeping yolks runny.
- Assemble the bowl: add rice, arrange vegetables, place beef or tofu, and top with an egg.
- Drizzle gochujang sauce over the bowl, sprinkle sesame seeds, and add a dash of sesame oil.
- Mix everything before eating for a flavorful experience!
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