Bibimbap English Simpal Recipes

English Simpal Recipes

Bibimbap is a classic Korean dish that translates to "mixed rice." It’s a bowl of warm white rice topped with an assortment of vegetables, meat (usually beef), a fried egg, and gochujang (Korean chili paste). Here's how you can make it at home:

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Ingredients

For the Rice:

• 2 cups of short-grain rice

For the Vegetables and Toppings:

• 1 cup julienned carrots
• 1 cup julienned zucchini
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup kimchi (optional)
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• Salt to taste

For the Beef:

• 200 grams (about 7 ounces) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

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  Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice:

   • Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to the package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.

2. Prepare the Vegetables:

   • Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 1 minute, then drain and rinse with cold water. Squeeze out excess water and season with a little sesame oil and salt.
   • Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for about 2 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Season with a little sesame oil and salt.
   • Sauté the carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms separately in a bit of oil until tender. Season with a pinch of salt.

3. Prepare the Beef:

   • In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, sugar, and black pepper. Add the beef slices and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
   • Sauté the marinated beef in a hot pan until cooked through.

4. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a small bowl, mix together the gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, water, vinegar, and sesame seeds. Adjust the sweetness or spiciness to taste.

5. Fry the Eggs:

   • Fry the eggs sunny-side-up in a non-stick pan with a bit of oil.

6. Assemble the Bibimbap:

   • In individual serving bowls, place a portion of rice at the bottom.
   • Arrange the vegetables, beef, and kimchi (if using) on top of the rice, each in their own section.
   • Place a fried egg in the center.
   • Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

7. Serve:

   • Serve the bibimbap with the gochujang sauce on the side. To eat, mix everything together thoroughly and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can substitute or add any vegetables you like, such as bell peppers or daikon radish.
• For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and add more vegetables or tofu.
• Adjust the level of gochujang to suit your spice preference.

Enjoy your homemade bibimbap!