Traditional Korean Bibimbap

Name: Traditional Korean Bibimbap
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: South Korea
Ingredients: 300 g of white rice; 400 g of beef (thinly sliced); 300 g of spinach (fresh); 200 g of carrots (julienned); 200 g of zucchini (julienned); 200 g of button mushrooms (sliced); 2 tbsp of sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish); 2 tbsp of sesame oil; 2 tbsp of vegetable oil; 4 cloves of garlic (minced); 4 tbsp of soy sauce; 2 tbsp of granulated sugar; 4 eggs; 1 pinch of black pepper; 1 tsp of salt; 4 tbsp of hot sauce (gochujang-style); 1 tbsp of rice vinegar

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A traditional, complete Korean dish made with rice, seasoned sautéed vegetables, beef, a fried egg and spicy gochujang sauce. Each ingredient is prepared separately, then arranged in a bowl and mixed together just before eating.

Total time: 1 h
Prep: 40 min
Cook: 20 min
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €1.25

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

600kcal

Protein30 g19%
Carbs70 g45%
Fat25 g36%
Fiber7 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a crispy bibimbap, serve it in a dolsot (hot stone bowl) and let the rice crisp up at the bottom for a few minutes before mixing everything together. It adds a unique, much-loved texture.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Some components (rice, cooked beef, cooked vegetables without eggs) freeze very well for up to 2 months in zip bags. The egg does not freeze.

Storage : How long does it keep?

If the egg is hard-boiled or fried, keeps 2 days max in an airtight container in the fridge. If the egg is raw or soft-boiled, 24 hours max.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

The components (rice, sautéed vegetables, marinated beef) can be prepared the day before and assembled just before serving. Store separately in the fridge.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Microwave (medium power, 2-3 min, add a spoonful of water) to prevent drying out. Saucepan (low heat, covered, add a little water/broth). Oven/Air fryer not recommended, as they dry out the ingredients and alter the textures.

Variations

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to taste.
Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Mix everything together in the bowl just before eating.

Mistakes to avoid

Leaving water in the spinach: squeeze it out after blanching.
Cooking all the vegetables together: sauté them separately.
Overcooking the egg: the yolk should stay runny.

Frequently asked questions

How do you prepare the beef for bibimbap?

Mix the thinly sliced beef with the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar and black pepper, then stir-fry it in a large skillet over high heat before setting it aside.

How do you prepare the vegetables?

Blanch the spinach for one minute, then squeeze it dry and season it with sesame oil. Sauté the carrots, julienned zucchini and sliced mushrooms separately with a little vegetable oil.

How do you serve bibimbap?

Place hot rice in each bowl, arrange the beef and each vegetable around it in colorful sections, add the fried egg, drizzle with hot sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

How do you make the dipping sauce?

Mix the gochujang-style hot sauce with the remaining sesame oil, the rice vinegar and a little granulated sugar to balance the flavors, then drizzle it over the dish to taste.