Description
Bibimbap is a celebrated Korean rice bowl that dazzles with its colorful medley of fresh ingredients, delivering an unforgettable culinary experience in every bite. This vibrant dish features warm jasmine rice as a base, topped with an assortment of sautéed vegetables like spinach, carrots, and mushrooms, along with your choice of protein—either ground beef or tofu. The pièce de résistance is a sunny-side-up egg that adds richness and flavor when mixed in. Drizzled with spicy gochujang sauce, this bibimbap recipe is not only visually stunning but also offers a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish can be whipped up in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button)
- 0.5 lb ground beef or tofu
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (adjust to taste)
- 1 egg (sunny-side-up)
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear and cook according to package instructions.
- Blanch spinach for 1 minute, then sauté mushrooms in sesame oil until tender.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef or sauté diced tofu seasoned with soy sauce.
- Assemble each bowl by placing cooked rice at the base, topping it with arranged vegetables and protein, then finishing with a sunny-side-up egg.
- Drizzle gochujang sauce over the assembled bowls before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Use seasonal vegetables for enhanced flavor. Customize your sauce by mixing gochujang with sesame oil or honey for added depth. Serve immediately for the best taste and experience.