Korean Jeonju Bibimbap

korean traditional jeonju bibimbap original recipe authentic korean cuisine
Preparation Time 50 mins
Cooking Time 20 mins
Resting Period 5 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calorie: 500 kcal
Best Time: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
    Vegetables:
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1 carrot (medium, julienned)
  • 1 zucchini (julienned)
  • 6 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 cucumber (julienned)
  • 1 red bell pepper (julienned)
    • Protein:
  • 200 g beef (or tofu for a vegetarian option)
    • Other:
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 egg egg (per serving)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • salt (to taste)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)
    • Bibimbap Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
Instructions
    Prepare the Sauce:
  1. 1
    In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients: gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, water, vinegar, and minced garlic. Adjust the sweetness or spiciness according to your preference. Set aside.
    2. Cook the Vegetables:
  2. 2
    Spinach: Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 1-2 minutes, then quickly rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze out excess water and season with a pinch of salt and a few drops of sesame oil.
  3. 3
    Bean Sprouts: Blanch bean sprouts for about 1-2 minutes, rinse with cold water, and mix with a pinch of salt and sesame oil.
  4. 4
    Carrot, Zucchini, and Bell Pepper: Sauté each vegetable separately in a little bit of vegetable oil with a pinch of salt until tender but still crisp.
  5. 5
    Mushrooms: Sauté mushrooms with minced garlic, soy sauce, and a bit of sesame oil until tender.
    6. Cook the Protein:
  6. 6
    In a pan, heat a bit of vegetable oil. Add the sliced beef (or tofu) and cook until browned. Add soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until fully cooked and flavorful.
    7. Fry the Egg:
  7. 7
    In a separate pan, fry the eggs sunny side up. The yolk should remain runny.
    8. Assemble the Bibimbap:
  8. 8
    In individual serving bowls, place a portion of warm rice at the bottom.
  9. 9
    Arrange the cooked vegetables and protein around the edges of the bowl on top of the rice.
  10. 10
    Place the fried egg in the center.
  11. 11
    Drizzle a spoonful of the bibimbap sauce over the top.
    12. Garnish and Serve:
  12. 12
    Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.
  13. 13
    Serve with more bibimbap sauce on the side so that each person can add as much as they like.
  14. 14

    To eat, mix everything together thoroughly in the bowl, ensuring that the sauce coats all the ingredients.

  15. 15

    Your Korean Bibimbap is ready. Jal meokgetseumnida!

Note

To perfect your Bibimbap, start by using fresh, seasonal produce for the best flavor and balance of textures. Prep all your ingredients in advance by chopping vegetables and slicing proteins. Blanch spinach and bean sprouts, then cool them quickly in ice water to preserve their color and texture. Season each vegetable and protein separately with simple ingredients like salt, garlic, and sesame oil to ensure every bite is flavorful. Use freshly cooked short-grain rice for its stickiness, which helps bind the ingredients together.

When it's time to cook, fry eggs sunny side up with runny yolks for added creaminess. Taste and adjust the Bibimbap sauce to your preference, ensuring it complements the ingredients. Arrange the vegetables and protein around the rice in a visually appealing manner, then serve the dish hot. If you prefer a crispy texture, consider using a hot stone bowl. Finally, mix all the ingredients thoroughly with the sauce before eating. Customize your Bibimbap with additional ingredients like kimchi or radishes based on what you have on hand or your dietary preferences.

 
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