A delicious and colorful Korean rice dish topped with a variety of vegetables, meat, and a fried egg, served with spicy gochujang sauce.

Bibimbap recipe
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

Vegetables and Toppings

  • cooked rice
    cooked rice
    1cup
  • spinach
    spinach
    1cup
  • carrots, julienned
    carrots, julienned
    1cup
  • zucchini, julienned
    zucchini, julienned
    1cup
  • bean sprouts
    bean sprouts
    1cup
  • garlic, minced
    garlic, minced
    2clove
  • ground beef
    ground beef
    1lb
  • eggs fried eggs
    eggs fried eggs
    2
  • gochujang sauce
    gochujang sauce
    2tbsp
  • sesame oil
    sesame oil
    1tbsp
  • soy sauce
    soy sauce
    1tbsp
  • sesame seeds
    sesame seeds
    1tbsp

How to make Bibimbap

Preparation of Ingredients

  1. Step 1

    Cook the rice according to package instructions.

  2. Step 2

    Blanch the spinach in boiling water for a minute, then drain and squeeze out excess water.

  3. Step 3

    Sauté the carrots and zucchini separately in a pan with a little sesame oil until tender.

  4. Step 4

    Sauté the bean sprouts with minced garlic until cooked.

  5. Step 5

    Cook the ground beef in a pan, adding soy sauce and sesame oil for flavor.

Assembling the Bibimbap

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, place a serving of cooked rice.

  2. Step 2

    Arrange the sautéed vegetables and ground beef on top of the rice.

  3. Step 3

    Add a fried egg on top.

  4. Step 4

    Drizzle with gochujang sauce and sprinkle sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

698.5kcal (34.92%)

Protein

42.8g (85.5%)

Carbs

69.8g (25.38%)

Sugars

4.5g (8.9%)

Healthy Fat

14.6g

Unhealthy Fat

9.2g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.

  2. For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with tofu or additional vegetables.

  3. Make sure to serve the bibimbap hot for the best flavor.

FAQS

  1. Can I make bibimbap vegetarian?

    Yes, you can substitute the meat with tofu or additional vegetables.

  2. What can I use instead of gochujang?

    You can use a mix of chili paste and a little sugar as a substitute.

  3. How do I store leftovers?

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  4. Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?

    Yes, brown rice can be used for a healthier option.

  5. Is bibimbap spicy?

    It can be spicy depending on the amount of gochujang used; adjust to your taste.

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