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Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables

Name: Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: short-grain white rice, 2 cups, rinsed; water, 4 cups; 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; gochujang, 4 tbsp; sesame oil, 2 tbsp; sugar, 1 tbsp; rice vinegar, 1 tbsp; garlic, 2 tsp, minced; eggs, 4; vegetable oil, 2 tbsp; kimchi, 1 cup, chopped (optional); scallions, 2, sliced

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

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·By Ethan Brooks·August 21, 2025

Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice

For the Marinated Vegetables

For the Gochujang Sauce

For the Toppings

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 434 kcal
Protein: 12.3 g
Carbs: 42.8 g
Fat: 24.1 g
Fiber: 2.9 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1734 kcal
Protein: 49.3 g
Carbs: 171 g
Fat: 96.2 g
Fiber: 11.4 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
short-grain white rice 2 cups, rinsed	480	9	105	0.5	2
water 4 cups	0	0	0	0	0
spinach 1 cup, blanched and squeezed	7	1	1	0.1	0.7
bean sprouts 1 cup, blanched and drained	31	3	6	0.2	1.2
carrot 1, julienned	25	0.6	6	0.1	1.7
cucumber 1, julienned	16	0.8	4	0.1	1
soy sauce ¼ cup	34	5	3	0.1	0.3
sesame oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
sesame seeds 1 tbsp	52	2	2	4	1
gochujang 4 tbsp	120	2	24	2	2
sesame oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
sugar 1 tbsp	49	0	12	0	0
rice vinegar 1 tbsp	0	0	0	0	0
garlic 2 tsp, minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
eggs 4	280	24	2	20	0
vegetable oil 2 tbsp	240	0	0	28	0
kimchi 1 cup, chopped (optional)	23	2	4	0.2	2
scallions 2, sliced	8	0.5	1	0	0.4

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Vegetables

1
Combine marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
2
Add vegetables
Add carrots, cucumber, and spinach to the marinade, mixing well.
3
Marinate
Allow to sit for at least 20 min.
Tip: Ensure vegetables are well-drained to avoid sogginess.

Preparing the Rice

1
Rinse Rice
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
2
Cook Rice
Combine rice and water in a rice cooker or pot; cook until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
3
Fluff Rice
Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Tip: Prepare rice in advance to let it cool slightly; this enhances the texture.

How to Make Korean Bibimbap with Gochujang and Marinated Vegetables

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Cooking the Eggs
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, cook eggs sunny-side-up until whites are set and yolks remain runny.
2
Heating Gochujang Sauce
In a small saucepan, gently heat gochujang sauce ingredients until combined.
3
Stir-frying Vegetables
Briefly stir-fry marinated vegetables for enhanced flavor.