Here’s a simple recipe for Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice):
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably short-grain)
- 1 cup spinach (blanched and squeezed to remove excess water)
- 1 small zucchini (julienned)
- 1 small carrot (julienned)
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts (blanched)
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms or regular mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 egg (fried sunny-side up or cooked to your liking)
- 2-3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Rice:
Cook the rice ahead of time and let it cool slightly. Ideally, use short-grain rice for a stickier texture.
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Prepare the Vegetables:
- Spinach: Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 1 minute, then rinse under cold water. Squeeze out the excess water and season with a pinch of salt and a few drops of sesame oil.
- Zucchini: Stir-fry the zucchini with a little vegetable oil for about 2-3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Carrot: Stir-fry the carrots for about 2-3 minutes until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mushrooms: Stir-fry the mushrooms with a little oil and minced garlic until soft and golden. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bean Sprouts: Blanch the bean sprouts for about 1 minute, then drain and set aside.
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Prepare the Egg:
In a pan, fry an egg sunny-side up (or cook to your preference).
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Assemble the Bibimbap:
- In a large bowl, place the warm rice at the bottom.
- Neatly arrange each vegetable (spinach, zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, and bean sprouts) in separate sections on top of the rice.
- Place the fried egg on top.
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Make the Gochujang Sauce:
In a small bowl, mix together gochujang, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, and a little bit of water (if needed to adjust the consistency). Stir well.
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Serve:
Drizzle the gochujang sauce over the top of the Bibimbap, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and give it a final drizzle of sesame oil.
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Mix and Enjoy:
Before eating, mix all the ingredients together thoroughly to combine the flavors. Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more gochujang or soy sauce.
Enjoy your delicious Bibimbap! It's a healthy and flavorful Korean dish that's great for any meal.