Korean Bibimbap with Meat and Vegetables
A traditional Korean dish featuring mixed rice with meat and a variety of vegetables, topped with a flavorful sauce.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Servings: 3 to 4
Full Ingredient List
- 100 g beef mince (3.5 ounces)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp minced garlic
- 250 g spinach (0.6 pounds)
- 350 g bean sprouts (0.8 pounds)
- 100 g shiitake mushroom (3.5 ounces)
- 120 g carrots (4.2 ounces)
- 3 cups steamed rice
- 3 eggs
- Some cooking oil (e.g., rice bran oil)
- Some toasted seasoned seaweed (shredded)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tsp vinegar (e.g., apple vinegar)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Meat and Meat Sauce
Tools and Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | Beef mince | or other cuts | |
| 1 Tbsp | Soy sauce | ||
| 1 Tbsp | Sesame oil | ||
| 1 tsp | Brown sugar | ||
| 1/4 tsp | Minced garlic |
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix beef mince with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Marinate for 30 minutes. (Tips: Marination enhances the flavor.)
- Step 2: Add cooking oil to a wok and cook the marinated meat on medium-high to high heat for 3-5 minutes. (Tips: Ensure the meat is fully cooked.)
Vegetables and Others
Tools and Equipment
- Wok
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 g | Seasoned spinach | ||
| 350 g | Seasoned bean sprouts | ||
| 100 g | Shiitake mushroom | cleaned, rinsed, and thinly sliced | |
| 120 g | Carrots | rinsed, peeled, and julienned | |
| 3 cups | Steamed rice | 3 to 4 serving portions | |
| 3 | Eggs | ||
| Some | Cooking oil | for cooking meat, mushroom, carrots, and eggs | Rice bran oil |
| Some | Toasted seasoned seaweed | shredded, long thin cut |
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook spinach and bean sprouts according to a linked recipe or your own method.
- Step 2: Cook julienned carrots in a wok with some cooking oil and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt for 2-3 minutes. (Tips: Carrots should be tender but not mushy.)
- Step 3: Cook sliced shiitake mushrooms in a wok with cooking oil and 1/4 tsp fine sea salt for 2-3 minutes. (Tips: Mushrooms should be fully cooked.)
- Step 4: Prepare fried eggs to your preference. (Tips: Sunny side up is traditional, but adjustable.)
Bibimbap Sauce
Tools and Equipment
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
| Quantity | Name | Preparation Notes | Substitutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Tbsp | Gochujang | ||
| 1 Tbsp | Sesame oil | ||
| 1 Tbsp | Sugar | I used raw sugar | |
| 1 Tbsp | Water | ||
| 1 Tbsp | Toasted sesame seeds | ||
| 1 tsp | Vinegar | I used apple vinegar | |
| 1 tsp | Minced garlic |
Instructions
- Step 1: Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl. (Tips: Adjust spice level to taste by varying gochujang.)
Additional Information
Notes: Feel free to customize with different vegetables or add a personal twist to the seasoning. The dish is versatile and can accommodate various preferences.