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Bibimbap.

septiembre 23, 2024

Ingredients:

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice (or brown rice)

For the Vegetables & Toppings:

  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 zucchini, julienned
  • 1 cup spinach, blanched and drained
  • 1/2 cup bean sprouts, blanched
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any mushrooms of your choice)
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 1/2 cup kimchi (optional)
  • 2 eggs, fried sunny-side up
  • Sesame oil, for drizzling
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

For the Protein (optional):

  • 200g ground beef, chicken, or tofu (seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and sesame oil)

For the Gochujang Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp water (optional, to thin the sauce)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the rice:
    • Cook the short-grain rice according to package instructions and keep it warm.
  2. Prepare the vegetables:
    • Heat a small amount of sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Stir-fry the carrot and zucchini separately for 2–3 minutes each until slightly tender. Season with a pinch of salt and set aside.
    • Sauté the mushrooms until golden and set aside.
    • Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts in boiling water for 1–2 minutes, drain, and season with a dash of sesame oil and salt.
  3. Cook the protein:
    • If using beef, chicken, or tofu, cook it in a pan with soy sauce, a pinch of sugar, garlic, and sesame oil until browned and cooked through.
  4. Prepare the gochujang sauce:
    • In a small bowl, mix the gochujang, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic. Adjust the thickness with water if necessary.
  5. Assemble the Bibimbap:
    • Place a portion of rice into each serving bowl.
    • Arrange the vegetables, protein (if using), and kimchi (optional) around the rice in neat sections.
    • Top with a fried egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  6. Serve:
    • Drizzle with a little extra sesame oil and gochujang sauce. Mix everything together thoroughly before eating to blend the flavors.

Tips:

  • You can customize Bibimbap with different vegetables, such as bell peppers, radishes, or lettuce, based on what’s available.
  • Serve with additional kimchi or other Korean side dishes (banchan) for an authentic experience.

Bibimbap is a versatile dish with endless variations, making it a delicious and nutritious meal suitable for any time of the day!