Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach
Flavorful and Nutritious One-Bowl Wonder
A medley of colorful vegetables, savory protein, and steamed rice comes together for this classic Korean dish, topped with a perfectly fried egg and drizzled with spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.
- 1 h 10 min
- 4
- Intermediate
Ingredients
For the Rice
For the Protein
For the Vegetables
For the Sauce
Preparation
Preparing the Rice
Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
Cook Rice
Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Fluff Rice
Fluff the cooked rice and keep it warm.
Marinating the Protein
Combine Marinade
In a bowl, combine sliced beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic.
Marinate Beef
Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook Beef
Stir-fry the beef in a hot pan until cooked through.
Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the beef; this will prevent steaming and ensure browning.
Cooking Process
Spinach Preparation
Blanch the spinach, then toss with sesame oil and a pinch of salt.
Vegetable Sauté
Lightly sauté carrot, cucumber, and mushrooms until tender yet crisp.
Sauce Blending
Combine all sauce ingredients in a bowl and adjust to taste.
Plating & Serving
Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach
Vibrant Korean Bibimbap Bowl with Sesame Spinach
Assembly
Assemble each bowl by layering the rice as a base, then arrange beef and vegetables around the rice. Top each bowl with a fried egg, and drizzle with gochujang sauce right before serving.