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Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl): A Flavorful and Nutritious Meal

Bibimbap is a vibrant and nutritious Korean rice bowl that combines warm rice with an assortment of sautéed vegetables, tender beef, a fried egg, and a spicy gochujang chili paste. This dish is both comforting and packed with flavors and textures, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

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  • 1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • ¼ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) (Optional)
  • 1 bunch fresh spinach, cut into thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound thinly-sliced beef top round steak
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), divided (Optional)

Instructions

  1. Stir cucumber pieces and gochujang paste together in a bowl; set aside.

  2. Bring about 2 cups water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet and stir in spinach; cook until bright green and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir in soy sauce.

  4. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes.

  5. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cucumber mixture; sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Set carrot mixture aside in a bowl.

  6. Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side; set aside.

  7. Heat remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil in another nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Fry eggs just on one side until yolks are runny, but whites are firm, 2 to 4 minutes.

  8. Divide cooked rice into 4 large serving bowls; top with spinach mixture, a few pieces of beef, and cucumber mixture. Place 1 egg atop each serving. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a small amount of gochujang paste if desired.

  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 569 per serving