Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables

Name: Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: short-grain white rice; water; spinach; bean sprouts; carrot; cucumber; soy sauce; sesame oil; sesame seeds; gochujang; sesame oil; sugar; rice vinegar; garlic; eggs; vegetable oil; kimchi; scallions

A vibrant and balanced Korean rice dish

This Korean classic features warm rice topped with fresh and marinated vegetables, and crowned with a sunny egg and spicy gochujang sauce.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Rice

short-grain white rice

2 cups, rinsed

water

4 cups

For the Marinated Vegetables

spinach

1 cup, blanched and squeezed

bean sprouts

1 cup, blanched and drained

carrot

1, julienned

cucumber

1, julienned

soy sauce

¼ cup

sesame oil

1 tbsp

sesame seeds

1 tbsp

For the Gochujang Sauce

gochujang

4 tbsp

sesame oil

2 tbsp

sugar

1 tbsp

rice vinegar

1 tbsp

garlic

2 tsp, minced

For the Toppings

eggs

vegetable oil

2 tbsp

kimchi

1 cup, chopped (optional)

scallions

2, sliced

Preparation

Marinating the Vegetables

Combine marinade

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

Add vegetables

Add carrots, cucumber, and spinach to the marinade, mixing well.

Marinate

Allow to sit for at least 20 min.

Ensure vegetables are well-drained to avoid sogginess.

Preparing the Rice

Rinse Rice

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.

Cook Rice

Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or pot; cook until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

Fluff Rice

Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Prepare rice in advance to let it cool slightly; this enhances the texture.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Eggs

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook eggs sunny-side-up until whites are set and yolks remain runny.

Heating Gochujang Sauce

In a small saucepan, gently heat gochujang sauce ingredients until combined.

Stir-frying Vegetables

Briefly stir-fry marinated vegetables for enhanced flavor.

Plating & Serving