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Bibimbap – Korean Mixed Rice Bowl

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Bibimbap is all about balance — spicy, savory, sweet, and earthy — and it's as beautiful as it is delicious.

Base

 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice

Toppings

 100 g beef (thinly sliced)
 1 carrot (julienned)
 1 zucchini (julienned)
 2 eggs (fried sunny-side-up)
 1 tbsp sesame oil
 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
 Salt and pepper to taste

Gochujang Sauce

 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
 1 tbsp honey or sugar
 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
 1 tsp sesame oil
 1 clove garlic (minced)

Prepare the Vegetables

1

Sauté the carrot and zucchini separately in a little sesame oil until just tender. Season lightly with salt.

Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse in cold water. Squeeze out excess moisture and season with a pinch of salt and sesame oil.

Cook the Beef

2

Sear the beef slices in a hot pan with a bit of oil until browned. Season with salt and pepper or marinate in soy sauce, garlic, and sugar for extra flavor.

 

Make the Sauce

3

Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust sweetness or spiciness to taste.

Assemble the Bowl

4

• Place warm rice in a large bowl.

• Arrange the vegetables and beef in sections over the rice.

• Place a fried egg in the center.

• Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

• Add a spoonful of gochujang sauce on top or serve it on the side.

Serve

5

Mix everything together before eating to enjoy the full harmony of flavors and textures.

 

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