Korean Bibimbap Recipe | Mahatma® Rice (2024)

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Mahatma® Rice Short Grain Rice
  • 2 fried eggs
  • Bibimbap Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Vegetables
  • 4 oz spinach
  • 4 oz soybean sprouts
  • 4 oz carrot julienned
  • 4 oz Persian or English cucumber thinly sliced and cut in half
  • 4 oz zucchini cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • salt
  • Beef
  • 1/2 lb thinly sliced ribeye
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated Asian pear

Tags

  • Main Dish
  • Asian
  • Bowl
  • Beef
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Instructions

  • This traditional Korean recipe was created by Stella Navarro-Kim at @stellanspice with Mahatma® Short Grain Sushi Rice for a veggie-loaded dish that will take your tastebuds on a flavorful adventure. What extra toppings are you adding in?

  • Step 1

  • Wash rice until the water runs clear. Add enough water to cover rice let it sit for 30 minutes.

    Step 2

  • Cover pot and cook over medium-low heat for 18 minutes. After 18 minutes, turn off the heat and fluff the rice to release steam. Keep covered and set aside.

    Step 3

  • Mix all beef ingredients together and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

    Step 4

  • Mix the bibimbap sauce ingredients together and set aside.

    Step 5

  • Add 1/4 tsp salt to zucchini, 1/4 tsp salt to cucumbers, and 1/8 tsp salt to carrots. Toss until coated and let it sit for 10 minutes.

    Step 6

  • Wash spinach then blanch in boiling water for 20 seconds. Immediately shock in cold water, squeeze out all the moisture and cut spinach ball in half. Season with 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp chopped green onion. Mix well and set aside.

    Step 7

  • Wash bean sprouts, discarding any browned pieces. Blanch in boiling water, covered on medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, then shock in cold water. Season with 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp chopped green onion, and 1/2 tsp sesame seeds. Set aside.

    Step 8

  • Drain drawn-out water from the cucumbers and gently squeeze out moisture using paper towels. Season with 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp chopped green onion, and 1/2 tsp sesame seeds. Set aside.

    Step 9

  • Drain the drawn-out water from the zucchini and gently squeeze out moisture. Pan fry in a little vegetable oil over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp chopped green onion, and 1/2 tsp sesame seeds. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes then set aside.

    Step 10

  • Drain the drawn-out water from carrots and squeeze moisture. Stir fry in a little vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes.

    Step 11

  • Pan fry marinated beef in a little vegetable oil over medium heat. Cook to your desired doneness and set aside.

    Step 12

  • Arrange vegetables, beef, and 2-3 tbsp sauce on top of rice.

    Step 13

  • Fry an egg and lay it right in the middle of the bowl.

    Step 14

  • Mix together and enjoy!

What is Bibimbap?

Probably one of the best known Korean dishes around, bibimbap is a favorite for many people both inside and outside of Korea for good reason. The word bibimbap literally translates to mixed rice with meat and vegetables which is essentially what it is, a simple dish with plenty of potential for variations along with a bowl of tasty bibimbap sauce on the side!

Starting with a base of our Short Grain Sushi Rice, this bowl is loaded with vegetables, marinated Korean beef and bibimbap sauce made with classic gochujang sauce.

Perhaps the best known versions of bibimbap come from the South Korean cities of Jeonju, Jinju and Tongyeong. Traditionally, early rural Koreans would take whatever leftover ingredients they had and mix them together in a bibimbap dish for the lunar new year.

Want to Make Your Bibimbap Meat Free?

This bibimbap recipe is simple as it is delicious, however you may want a vegetarian or vegan alternative. Luckily, as this dish already contains plenty of veggies it is easy enough to create your own vegetarian bibimbap recipe. In fact, the only part of the bibimbap ingredients we would need to replace is the beef which is easy enough to do with meat substitutes like tofu or kimchi.

If you are vegan then you will want to replace the eggs as well with another substitute. The great part about this easy recipe is that you can be as creative as you want as it is so versatile.

If this recipe has got you craving other rice based dishes why not check out these irresistible Asian rice recipes or some Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps. Need a side for dinner? Try our: coconut basmati rice.

Korean Bibimbap Recipe | Mahatma® Rice (2024)

FAQs

Does bibimbap contain rice? ›

The term bibim means "mixing" and bap is cooked rice. It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed or blanched seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). Egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions, stirred together thoroughly just before eating.

What is bibimbap sauce made of? ›

Bibimbap sauce is a condiment made with gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) and other classic Korean seasonings like garlic, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar and sugar. It's most often used as a sauce for bibimbap (Korean rice bowls mixed with veggies and meats), however can also be used as a marinade for beef or chicken.

How healthy is Korean bibimbap? ›

Antioxidants: Bibimbap contains various antioxidants that help to protect the body against damage from harmful molecules called free radicals. The vegetables and gochujang sauce used in the dish are rich in antioxidants. Low in Saturated Fat: Bibimbap is a low-fat meal that is low in saturated fat.

What kind of rice do Koreans eat? ›

Mepssal, or uncooked short grain rice, is the kind of rice Koreans use for all their meals. It's also called “sushi rice” in Western grocery stores. It's stickier than long grain rice, and can be found in all Asian grocery stores.

What is the best rice for bibimbap? ›

Rice - traditionally served with short grain white rice, can also use sushi rice (which is a short grain rice). Short grain is stickier so it's easier to pick up with chopsticks. Any white or other rice of choice is also fine.

What rice is served in Korean restaurants? ›

In most Korean restaurants, you will likely find the short grain white rice. There are many kinds of rice Koreans enjoy but for the purpose of this blog, let's just simply say, rice (bap) is not a side dish, nor is it something that you casually have with your meal.

Is it okay to eat bibimbap everyday? ›

Bibimbap is a heart-healthy, adaptable, and satisfying food that people can eat guilt-free every day.

Is bibimbap good for fat loss? ›

Bibimbap can be a healthy option for weight loss due to the following benefits: 1. Nutrient-dense ingredients: Bibimbap typically includes a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, spinach, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and cucumbers.

What does kim mean in Korean? ›

Meaning. Gold, iron, metal. Region of origin. Korea.

What do Koreans eat instead of rice? ›

Soup is Backbone of the Korean Diet

In this case, the noodles act as a substitute for the rice, the broth of the noodles for the soup, and a white kimchi for the side dish.

Why do Koreans eat so much rice? ›

Rice forms an important part of Korean economy and culture. Koreans have been eating rice for a long time, and it is one of the ingredients that should not be missed at meals. Therefore, there are many kinds of rice dishes, there are many local festivals related to rice, and there are many proverbs related to rice.

What does bibimbap usually have? ›

It's called bibimbap (pronounced "bee-BIM-bop")—bibim meaning "mixed" and bap meaning "rice." This beloved Korean bowl incorporates steamed white rice with assorted fresh, marinated, and sautéed vegetables along with raw or seared meat, if desired.

What is a bibimbap bowl made of? ›

ASSEMBLE YOUR BIBIMBAP.

Gather all your prepped ingredients (ground beef, honey sesame gochujang sauce, pickled carrots, cucumber salad, seasoned spinach, seasoned mung bean sprouts, sautéed mushrooms, kimchi, nori and fried eggs). Display each ingredient in the bowl and serve. Give a nice mix of the bowl and dig in!

What is rice in Korean bap? ›

Bap (Korean: 밥) is a Korean name for cooked rice prepared by boiling rice or other grains, such as black rice, barley, sorghum, various millets, and beans, until the water has cooked away.

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