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

  • 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

Which rice is best 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.

Do you eat bibimbap with rice? ›

Rice – White rice is traditional for bibimbap, but brown rice or cauliflower rice would work here too. A sunny-side up egg – Break the yolk and mix it into the bowl to create a sauce-like coating for the rice and veggies.

What is Korean bibimbap made of? ›

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 rice is used in Korean cooking? ›

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.

Is Korean rice different from normal rice? ›

Korean rice has a shorter grain than rice from Southeast Asia, and is a lot stickier. It is very mild in flavor, and pairs perfectly with spicy or flavorful soups and stews.

What are Korean rice called? ›

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.

Is Korean bibimbap healthy? ›

Healthy Korean dishes include the famous bibimbap, a hearty rice bowl topped with loads of vegetables and meat. The balance of carbs, protein and nutritious vegetables make bibimbap a well-balanced meal.

Is eating bibimbap everyday healthy? ›

Lower glycemic index foods reduce blood sugar spikes, which can cause weight gain, cardiac problems, and cardiovascular disease. Bibimbap is a heart-healthy, adaptable, and satisfying food that people can eat guilt-free every day.

Do Koreans eat bibimbap with a spoon? ›

When considering how to eat bibimbap, however, most Koreans prefer eating with a spoon. Not only is a spoon easier to control, but it helps you scoop up giant mouthfuls.

Do Koreans use jasmine rice? ›

KOREAN RICE VS OTHERS

Koreans eat short-grain white rice. Yes, it's the same type of rice that the Japanese eat (aka sushi rice). But it's different to Chinese rice – which is a medium-grain rice. And different to Thai rice (Jasmine Rice) and Indian rice (Basmati Rice) which are long-grain rices.

How to make white rice like Korean restaurant? ›

Steps to Make It

The water should be about 1 inch higher than the level of the rice, so add more if need be. Place the pot over high heat and bring the rice to a boil. Turn down the heat immediately to a low simmer and cover the pot. Without removing the lid, continue to steam the rice for 12 to 15 minutes.

Why is it called forbidden rice? ›

Forbidden rice is also known as imperial rice, heaven rice and king's rice. In ancient China, this exquisite ingredient was exclusive to the emperors, who ate it for longevity and good health. It was forbidden to all but the most wealthy and powerful people, thus its name.

Which rice is best for rice? ›

4 of the healthiest types of rice
  1. Brown rice. Whole grain rice such as brown rice is less processed and refined than white rice. ...
  2. Black rice. Black rice is sometimes referred to as forbidden rice, as it was reserved for royalty in China in ancient times. ...
  3. Red rice. ...
  4. Wild rice.
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What rice to use for bibimbap reddit? ›

Make rice. I usually use jasmine or basmati. Add sugar/soy sauce mixture to pan, simmer a few minutes till slightly thickened.

Is Korean purple rice the same as black rice? ›

Purple rice has a deep black color, but it turns purple when people cook it. Sometimes, people call it black rice. It grows mainly in Asia and is slightly chewy with a nutty flavor.

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