Bibimbap

Category: Dinner
Prep time : Cook time : Total time :

Makes: 4 Servings
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For the vegetables:

1/4 cup canola oil

1 medium carrot, cut into matchsticks

salt

1/2 lb shiitake mushrooms, cut into matchsticks

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tsp soy sauce

For the sauce:

1 cup gochujang

1/4 cup toasted sesame oil

1/4 cup water

2 Tbsp sugar

2 garlic cloves, minced

For the meat:

1/2 lb (about 2 cups) bulgogi or 1/2 lb ground beef plus 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp sugar

1 Tbsp canola oil (if using ground beef)

For the eggs:

2 Tbsp unsalted butter

4 large eggs

For serving:

6 cups steamed rice

1/4 cup toasted sesame oil

For Banchan Toppings:

1/4 cup Spinach with Sesame (Sigeumchi Namul)

1/4 cup Sauteed Gray Squash and Onion (Hobak Bokkeum)

1/4 cup Spicy Bean Sprouts (Kong Namul)

4 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Saute carrots in 1 Tbsp oil with a pinch of salt until tender, but not browned. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Add remaining 3 Tbsp oil. Add shiitake mushroom, season with salt, and cook stirring, 2 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Add the soy sauce and cook 1 minute more. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Mix the sauce.

If using ground beef, add 1 Tbsp oil to a skillet and brown over med-high heat. Add the soy sauce, garlic, and sugar and cook until the garlic is softened. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

To fry the sunny-side up eggs, melt butter in pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into pan, leaving space between them. Season with salt. Cook for 2 minutes, until bottoms of eggs are set, then reduce heat to low and cook 2-3 minutes more, until the whites are opaque but yolks are still runny.

Prepare banchan.

To assemble, put 1 1/2 cups of rice in bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp sesame oil and slide egg on top. Add various banchan around. Sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds on each portion. Serve with sauce on side.
To eat, add sauce to taste and mix well.
Korean
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Submitted by Jessica on 2021-03-05