Bibimbap is a classic Korean rice bowl topped with sautéed vegetables, protein, and a fried egg, all mixed with gochujang sauce. This recipe offers a balanced and customizable meal.
20 min prep
20 min cook
4 servings
550 kcal/serving
Ingredients
2 cups short-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups water
200g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, julienned
2 zucchini, julienned
200g spinach
4 eggs
4 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Rinse rice and cook with water in a rice cooker or pot according to package directions.
In a bowl, mix beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and half the garlic. Marinate 10 minutes.
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, drain, squeeze dry, and season with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Sauté carrots in 1 tsp vegetable oil over medium heat for 2 minutes, season with a pinch of salt. Repeat with zucchini.
Cook marinated beef in a skillet over high heat until browned, about 3 minutes.
Fry eggs sunny-side up in 1 tsp vegetable oil.
Make sauce: mix gochujang, remaining 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and remaining garlic.
Serve rice in bowls, arrange vegetables, beef, and egg on top. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with sesame seeds.
Tips
For a vegetarian version, omit beef and use tofu or mushrooms.
Serve with kimchi on the side for extra flavor.
Mix everything together just before eating for the best texture.