Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Gochujang (korean red chili paste)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp Rice Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Water
• 1 tsp Sesame Seed
• 200 g Ground Beef
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil
• 2 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tbsp Brown Sugar (or honey)
• 1 Carrot (julienned)
• 200 g Spinach
• 100 g Shiitake Mushroom (sliced)
• 100 g Been Sprout
• 2 tsp Salt (1/4 tsp for each veggie)
• 3 cup Cooked Rice
• 2 Egg
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (1/2 tsp each for spinach and been sprout)
• 1 tsp Sesame Seed
• 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1

   For the meat, mix ground beef with the rest of the meat ingredients and marinate for 30 minutes.

2. 2

   While the meat is marinating, mix all the bibimbap sauce ingredients in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a pan, heat oil over medium heat then cook julienned carrot with salt until tender and turns vibrant. Remove from the pan.

4. 4

   In the same pan, heat oil over medium heat then cook sliced shiitake mushroom with salt until all cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   Add ¼ cup of water in the same pan, blanch the spinach until the leave turns vibrant green. Strain immediately. Transfer it to a mixing bowl then season it with salt and ½ tsp sesame oil.

6. 6

   Add ¼ cup of water in the same pan, add bean sprout and cook for 3 minutes until they turn translucent. Strain and rinse with a cool water until completely cooled, squeeze the bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water then transfer it to a bowl. Season it with the rest of salt and sesame oil.

7. 7

   Using the same pan, heat oil on medium heat. Fry the egg until the egg white is set. Add oil to a pan, and cook marinated ground beef until cooked thoroughly.

8. 8

   --- Assemble Bibimbap ---

9. 9

   Put a cooked rice into a bowl, then add the meat, assorted vegetables, bibimbap sauce, and egg on top of the rice. Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

10. 10

    To eat, mix everything up in a bowl. Enjoy!