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Bibimbap – Korean Rice Bowl

Bibimbap is a vibrant and delicious Korean dish that combines rice, sautéed vegetables, a protein of your choice, and a fried egg, all brought together with a bold, flavorful sauce. It’s a perfect mix of textures and tastes!

Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Rice:

– 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
– 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Vegetables:

– ½ cup julienned carrots
– ½ cup sliced zucchini
– ½ cup mushrooms (shiitake or button)
– ½ cup blanched spinach
– 1 clove garlic, finely minced
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– A pinch of salt

Protein Choices:

– 100g cooked chicken, tofu, pork, or beef (stir-fried with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil)

Toppings:

– 2 fried eggs-½ teaspoon sesame seeds

 Spicy Sauce:

– 1 ½ tablespoons Korean red chili paste (gochujang)
– 1 teaspoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon sesame oil
– 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
– 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
– ½ teaspoon minced garlic
– ½ teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
– Lightly sauté carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms in a little oil until tender, a pinch of salt for flavor.
– For spinach, blanch it in hot water, drain, and toss with garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

2️⃣ Prepare the Protein
– Stir-fry the protein with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil until fully cooked.

3️⃣ Make the Sauce
– Mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, and sesame seeds in a bowl. Adjust sweetness or spice if needed.

4️⃣ Assemble the Bowl
– Add warm rice to a bowl, arrange the cooked veggies, protein, and a fried egg on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

5️⃣ Enjoy!
– Drizzle the spicy sauce over everything, mix well, and dig in!

This homemade Bibimbap is a flavorful, nutritious, and easy-to-make dish perfect for lunch or dinner. Let me know if you’d like more Korean recipes!