10 bibimbap recipes to die for

Bibimbap is a savory dish of Korean origin, traditionally eaten with a spoon and served in a previously heated stone bowl. It is composed of rice, marinated meat – often beef -, vegetables, a fried egg and a sauce made from fermented chili peppers, called Gochujang.

How to make bibimbap?

Recipe

To make bibimbap at home, start by cooking rice in water with a little salt, according to the instructions on the package. Once the rice has started cooking, the meat cut into thin strips is marinated for 30 minutes in sesame oil, mixed with soy sauce, honey and chopped garlic. As for vegetables, the preparation depends on the foods chosen. Generally, they are sautéed with garlic and soy before final assembly.

Assembly and tasting

Place a base of rice at the bottom of each preheated bowl, before adding the vegetables, meat and then the fried egg, cooked in the pan at the last minute. To finish, place a small spoonful of Gochujang sauce in the center. Many people alternate ingredients according to their color for a more aesthetic result. When tasting, use a large spoon to grab a portion of each element from the bowl, without forgetting the sauce, for an explosion of flavors in the mouth.

What ingredients for my homemade bibimbap?

Thanks to its rather simple recipe, bibimbap can accommodate all kinds of ingredients. In the most classic bowls, we find mushrooms, carrots, zucchini or even mung bean sprouts, very popular in Asian cuisine. On the meat side, if the traditional recipe includes beef, nothing prevents you from using other proteins such as chicken, pork, or even shrimp, to be marinated beforehand.
It is also entirely possible to make a vegetarian bibimbap, by eliminating the meat or replacing it with tofu, which is marinated in the same way. For vegetables, we go for seasonal products, such as spinach that we sauté in a pan, or pink radishes which add a touch of freshness to the final dish. Available in the world products section, kimchi, also from Korea, or Asian seaweed also make excellent accompaniments to incorporate into bibimbap.

What sauce for my bibimbap?

The star ingredient of Korean bibimbap, Gochujang sauce made from red pepper is an essential element of this recipe. It is available in most Asian grocery stores, and can also be prepared at home. For four bowls, mix 4 tbsp. tbsp. Gochujang chili paste, 1 tbsp. and a half tablespoons of soy sauce, 3 tbsp. tablespoon of sugar, 2 tbsp. and a half tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tbsp. rice vinegar, 2 tbsp. tablespoons of mirin (a sweet Japanese sake) and 1 clove of finely minced garlic. Both mirin and Gochujang paste are available in Asian grocery stores or online.