Vegetarian Bibimbap
Vegetarian Bibimbap: A Delicious Korean Rice Bowl
Vegetarian Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish that is both healthy and delicious. This rice bowl is packed with a variety of colorful vegetables, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal. In this recipe, we will show you how to make Vegetarian Bibimbap at home, step-by-step.
Ingredients (per serving):
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 cup sliced carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced zucchini
- 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup bean sprouts
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 1/4 cup sliced cucumber
- 1/4 cup sliced radish
- 1/4 cup kimchi
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Cook rice according to package instructions and set aside.
2. In a pan, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown. Add carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. In a separate pan, blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until they are slightly cooked but still crunchy. Drain and set aside.
4. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, and sugar to make the sauce.
5. In a non-stick pan, fry an egg sunny-side up.
6. To assemble the bibimbap, place cooked rice in a bowl. Arrange the cooked vegetables, blanched bean sprouts, sliced scallions, cucumber, and radish on top of the rice. Add a spoonful of kimchi and the fried egg on top. Drizzle the sauce over the vegetables and egg.
7. Mix everything together before eating.
Appearance and Taste:
Vegetarian Bibimbap is a colorful and vibrant dish that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. The combination of different vegetables, kimchi, and egg creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The sauce adds a spicy and savory kick to the dish, making it even more delicious.
Type: Korean Rice Bowl
Main Ingredients: Rice, Vegetables, Egg
Cooking Tips:
- Use a non-stick pan to fry the egg to prevent it from sticking.
- You can use any vegetables you like in this dish, such as spinach, mushrooms, or cabbage.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your preference for spiciness.
