Korean Bibimbap
About this recipe
Korean Bibimbap is a vibrant and healthy dish that combines various vegetables over rice, topped with a flavorful sauce. It's one of Korea's most beloved meals, and this recipe makes it easy to whip up at home.
The key to a great Bibimbap lies in the gochujang sauce, which elevates the dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Daniel from Future Neighbor shows you how to create this delicious sauce using simple ingredients.
Ingredient notes
- You can substitute any of the vegetables with your choice if you prefer something different.
Tips from Future Neighbor's video
- When cutting the zucchini, aim for thin strips to maintain a nice texture.
- For the bean sprouts, season the boiling water with salt before adding them to enhance their flavor.
- Cook the vegetables over medium heat, seasoning lightly with salt to keep their colors vibrant.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Future Neighbor: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Prepare the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- 2
Cut the zucchini into squares and then into thin strips.
- 3
Cut the carrot into thin strips.
- 4
Slice the shiitake mushrooms into thin strips.
- 5
Cut the cabbage and lettuce into strips.
- 6
Prepare the roasted seasoned seaweed and set aside.
- 7
Boil water in a pot, season with salt, and add the bean sprouts. Cook until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- 8
In a pan over medium heat, add a little oil and stir-fry the zucchini, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, seasoning lightly with salt until cooked but still colorful.
- 9
In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, garlic (if using), sugar, and sesame seeds to create the sauce.
- 10
In a serving bowl, layer the rice at the bottom, then add the cooked vegetables, raw cabbage, lettuce, seasoned seaweed, and bean sprouts on top.
- 11
Fry the egg sunny side up and place it on top of the vegetables.
- 12
Drizzle the sauce over the top and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds if desired.
- 13
Mix all the ingredients together before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for the rice is inferred as 1 cup, which is a common serving size for bibimbap.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Future Neighbor's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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