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Korean Bibimbap Without Sauces

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Bibimbap is a classic Korean mixed rice dish topped with a variety of seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, sliced meat (optional), and spicy gochujang sauce, creating a flavorful and colorful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
  • 1 cup spinach, blanched and seasoned with salt
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, blanched and seasoned with salt
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 1 small zucchini, julienned
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 200g beef sirloin, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice and keep it warm.
  2. Prepare each vegetable separately: sauté carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms lightly in sesame oil with a pinch of salt.
  3. Blanch spinach and bean sprouts separately, then season with salt and sesame oil.
  4. If using beef, marinate with soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, and sesame oil, then pan-fry until cooked through.
  5. Fry the eggs sunny-side up.
  6. Arrange rice in a large bowl, neatly placing vegetables and beef on top in sections.
  7. Place the fried egg in the center.
  8. Add gochujang on the side or in the middle, sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  9. Mix well before eating.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and add extra vegetables or tofu.
  • Adjust gochujang amount based on spice preference.
  • Serve in a heated stone bowl (dolsot) for a crispy rice bottom.

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Keywords: bibimbap, korean rice bowl, mixed rice, gochujang, vegetables

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