Separating components
Bibimbap is better when vegetables, rice, egg and sauce are prepared separately and mixed only at meal time.
Korean Recipe
Bibimbap
This Bibimbap recipe combines rice, spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, courgettes, mushrooms, optional beef and fried egg. Each component is seasoned separately to ensure the skin is fresh, balanced and not mushy.
Total time
50 min
Calories
560 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Bibimbap with rice, vegetables, egg and gochujang
Bibimbap thrives on separately prepared components. The rice forms the basis, the vegetables remain firm, the egg brings creaminess and Gochujang provides spice. Sesame oil and roasted sesame seeds are added at the end to keep the aroma fresh.
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Bibimbap
Bibimbap is a Korean rice bowl with warm rice, individually cooked vegetables, egg, sesame oil and gochujang sauce. The ingredients are mixed at the table to ensure that textures and flavours remain clear.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cooking rice
Wash and cook the rice. Keep warm, but do not let it get too moist.
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2
Cook vegetables separately
Blanch and squeeze out the spinach. Cook bean sprouts briefly. Roast carrots, zucchini and mushrooms one after the other in a little oil and season with salt.
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3
Stir sauce
Whisk the gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar or honey and a little sesame oil until smooth.
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4
Protein and eggs
Fry beef or tofu briefly. Fry eggs as fried eggs, the yolks may remain soft.
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5
Serve bowls
Place rice in bowls, arrange vegetables, protein and egg on top. Serve with sauce, sesame oil and sesame seeds and mix only when eating.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Bibimbap
Sesame oil economical
Sesame oil is intense, with a few drops at the end giving off a scent without covering everything.
Stone bowl optional
In a hot stone bowl, crispy rice is produced at the bottom. A normal bowl also works.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Leave out the beef and use more mushrooms or tofu, the sauce remains the same.
Roast the rice in a hot pan or stone bowl with a little sesame oil before adding the toppings.
Nutrition per serving
560kcal
72.0 gCarbohydrates
22.0 gProtein
20.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Bibimbap
No, a normal bowl is enough. A hot stone bowl only provides additional crispy rice at the bottom.
Yes, vegetables, sauce and rice can be prepared. It is best to add fresh egg and warm components.
It depends on the amount of gochujang. Serve the sauce separately, then everyone can dose it himself.
Spinach, bean sprouts, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, cucumber or radish will work well, as long as they are seasoned separately.
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