2 Ways to Make Delicious and Easy Korean Bibimbap at Home
is a cultural aspect of Korean cuisine. When you think of Korea, bibimbap (mixed rice) often comes to mind. Today, Điện máy XANH’s (Dien May Xanh) food section will share two simple ways to make authentic Korean bibimbap at home.
1. Korean Bibimbap
- Prep Time:20 minutes
- Cook Time:15 minutes
- Difficulty:Easy
Ingredients for Korean Bibimbap Serves 2
Rice 1.5 cups Beef 7 oz (200 gr) Egg 1 Spinach 1.8 oz (50 gr) Carrot 3.5 oz (100 gr) Shiitake Mushrooms 3.5 oz (100 gr) Bean Sprouts 1.8 oz (50 gr) Dried Seaweed 5 sheets Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) 3 tbsp Korean Chili Powder 1 tsp Minced Garlic 2 tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds A little Soy Sauce 1 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp Sesame Oil A little Cooking Oil 2 tbsp Seasoning A little(Sugar/Pepper/MSG)
Equipment
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Spinach
- Choose bunches that are bright green, but not too dark, indicating high nutrient content and tenderness.
- Check that the stems are intact. Fresh, good spinach will have red stems and won’t be broken or wilted.
- Avoid spinach with bruised, broken, wilted, or yellowing leaves, as this suggests it’s old.
How to Choose Delicious Seaweed
- Carefully check the packaging information: manufacturer, ingredients, price, etc. This helps ensure quality.
- If buying imported seaweed (from Japan or Korea), carefully read the Vietnamese instructions for proper use and storage.
- Buy from reputable manufacturers with positive customer reviews.
How to Make Korean Bibimbap
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1. Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the beef, slice thinly.
Peel and julienne the carrot.
Wash and slice the mushrooms about 2mm thick.
Remove the roots and any damaged or old leaves from the spinach, wash and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Rinse the bean sprouts and drain.
Sauté the carrots and shiitake mushrooms separately until tender.
Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts separately in boiling water, then drain and add 1 tsp sesame oil to each, mixing well.
Cut the seaweed into strips.
Note: Sauté carrots and shiitake mushrooms separately. Similarly, blanch spinach and bean sprouts separately.
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2. Make the Sauce
Combine 3 tbsp Gochujang, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp Korean chili powder, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp honey in a bowl.
Stir until well combined.
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3. Marinate the Beef
Add the prepared beef to a bowl. Add 1 tsp MSG, 1 tsp sugar, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp minced garlic.
Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes.
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4. Cook the Beef and Egg
Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a pan. Add 1 tbsp minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry until just cooked.
Fry an egg sunny-side up.
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5. Assemble the Bibimbap
Mix 1.5 cups hot rice with 1 tsp sesame oil.
Place the rice in a bowl and arrange the prepared ingredients: beef, mushrooms, carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, seaweed, and fried egg on top.
Pour the sauce over the ingredients. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
Mix well and enjoy!
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6. Finished Dish
The bibimbap is visually appealing with its colorful ingredients. The sauce adds a savory depth, the beef is tender and flavorful. The combination of ingredients creates a nutritious and delicious meal.
2. Korean Bibimbap (User-Submitted Recipe)
- Prep Time:20 minutes
- Cook Time:15 minutes
- Difficulty:Easy
Ingredients for Korean Bibimbap (User-Submitted Recipe) Serves 2
Rice 1 cup Beef 7 oz (200 g) Egg 1 Green Beans 3.5 oz (100 gr) Bean Sprouts 3.5 oz (100 gr) Carrot 3.5 oz (100 gr) Shiitake Mushrooms 0.7 oz (20 g) Cucumber 1 Onion 1 Garlic 5 cloves Sesame Seeds A little Soy Sauce A little Sesame Oil A little Oyster Sauce A little Seasoning A little(Sugar/Salt/Pepper)
Equipment
How to Choose Fresh Ingredients
How to Choose Fresh Green Beans
- Fresh green beans are bright green with few dark spots.
- Choose medium-sized beans with fresh, green stems.
- Good green beans are long, flat, and smooth.
- Avoid beans that are bumpy, indicating large seeds and older beans.
- Avoid long, shiny beans with little fuzz and clear segments, as these may have been treated with excessive pesticides and fertilizers.
How to Choose Fresh Cucumbers
- Color: Fresh cucumbers are bright and uniformly green, without dark spots or yellowing.
- Shape: Choose medium-sized cucumbers; avoid overly large ones, as they are older. Avoid curved cucumbers; choose straight, long ones for firmness and crispness.
- A thin layer of whitish bloom on the skin indicates good hydration, ensuring freshness.
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How to Make Korean Bibimbap (User-Submitted Recipe)
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1. Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the beef, slice thinly. Marinate with salt, pepper, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and cooking oil to taste. Marinate for 15 minutes.
Toast the sesame seeds.
Remove the roots from the bean sprouts, wash, and drain.
Peel and julienne the carrots and cucumber.
Trim and slice the green beans.
Soak shiitake mushrooms in water until softened, then slice thinly.
Mince the onion and garlic.
Cook the rice.
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2. Sauté the Vegetables
Sauté the shiitake mushrooms, carrots, green beans, and bean sprouts separately, adding salt to taste.
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3. Assemble the Bibimbap
Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a pan. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry over high heat until just cooked.
Fry an egg sunny-side up.
Mix the cooked rice with 1 tsp sesame oil and then lightly toast in the pan.
Arrange the beef, bean sprouts, green beans, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, cucumber, and egg on top of the rice. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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4. Finished Dish
The bibimbap is visually appealing with its vibrant colors. The ingredients are flavorful due to prior marinating. The rice is sticky. Serve with Korean chili paste for an extra kick. Enjoy this delicious Korean Bibimbap!
How to Choose Fresh, High-Quality Beef
- Fresh beef is bright red with streaks of white gristle and bright yellow fat.
- Gently press the beef. Fresh beef is firm and springy, not sticky.
- Choose tender, smaller cuts that don’t appear overly smooth.
- Avoid beef that is grayish-red or dark red, with dark yellow fat or white spots, or that has an unusual odor, feels mushy, or is slimy.
How to Prepare and Remove Beef Odor Effectively
- A quick way to remove beef odor is to use alcohol. Wash the beef, then rinse or soak in alcohol for 15 minutes. This reduces odor and tenderizes the meat.
- Roast a whole bulb of garlic, peel, and mash it to marinate the beef.
- For large cuts of beef for stewing, simmer in cold water (do not boil), then remove and cool.
How to Choose Fresh Carrots
- Color and Exterior: Choose bright orange carrots with a shiny, smooth skin, free from blemishes.
- Stem: Fresh carrots have intact green stems. Avoid carrots with bruised, wilted, or missing stems. Avoid carrots with excessive leafy growth at the base, as this reduces sweetness and nutrient content.
- Size: Choose medium-sized carrots. Avoid large, light carrots, as these are old and less flavorful.
How to Choose Good Bean Sprouts
- Choose bean sprouts with many long roots.
- Good, safe bean sprouts often don’t look pretty. Because they’re not treated with chemicals, they are curved and not shiny. However, this type is healthier.
- Avoid bean sprouts with thick, glossy, abnormally long stems, as these may have been treated with chemicals.
- For guaranteed quality and safety, you can grow your own bean sprouts at home.
How to Choose Delicious Shiitake Mushrooms
- Fresh Mushrooms: Fresh shiitake mushrooms resemble an umbrella. Choose medium-sized mushrooms with short stems, firmly closed caps, and a slightly yellowish-brown color. Avoid mushrooms with dark brown caps, as they may be poisonous. Avoid mushrooms with unusual odors.
- Dried Mushrooms: Dried shiitake mushrooms resemble fresh ones but are lighter in weight. Choose mushrooms that are not broken, with light brown caps. Avoid mushrooms that are damp, moldy, or have an unusual odor.
How to Properly Soak Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
- Method 1: Soak the mushrooms in water for 1-2 hours to soften, then rinse and drain before cooking. For faster rehydration, soak in warm water (140-180°F) for 7-10 minutes.
- Method 2: This is faster than Method 1. Briefly rinse the mushrooms and then blanch in boiling water for 3-5 minutes.
Where to Buy Korean Chili Paste?
- Korean chili paste is widely available. You can find it at local grocery stores or supermarkets.
- Order online from e-commerce websites.
- You can also purchase Korean chili paste at Bách hóa XANH.
These are two easy ways to make bibimbap at home. With common ingredients and simple instructions, Điện máy XANH believes everyone can make it. So, what are you waiting for? Good luck!
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Accessed: November 3, 2021
