Korean bibimbap, along with kimchi, takes its place among the favored foods in Korean cuisine. Meaning mixed rice, bibimbap is a popular meal consisting of white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste). You can substitute with soy sauce or Sriracha (rooster sauce) for those who cannot handle the spiciness, like our children.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
569 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together cucumber pieces and gochujang paste in a bowl; set aside.
Step 2
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet; cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cucumber mixture; sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Set mixture aside in a bowl.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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. Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir in soy sauce..
Step 5
Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side; set aside.
Step 6
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.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 English cucumber, cut into matchsticks
¼ cup gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste) (Optional)
1 bunch fresh spinach, cut into thin strips
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1 pound thinly-sliced beef top round steak
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste), divided (Optional)