I didn't have much left in the fridge apart from a few vegetables, some leftover rice and some eggs. Then I remembered typical dishes that Korean friends introduced us to when we lived in Singapore. Bibimbap is one of them . It is a complete and balanced Korean dish, which combines flavors, textures and colors. It consists of a bowl of rice garnished with various vegetables, beef (but I didn't add any), fried egg and topped with a spicy gochujang (Korean chili paste) sauce. It is naturally adaptable for a gluten-free version. Discover this balanced recipe, perfect for a healthy and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Preparation
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Prepare the rice:
If you don't have leftover rice, cook some according to package directions. Once cooked, keep it warm.
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Prepare the vegetables:
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Zucchini: Cut it into thin strips or julienne. Saute it in a pan with half a tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of salt, until it is tender. Reserve.
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Carrot: Grate or julienne. Cook quickly in a pan with a drizzle of sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Reserve.
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Pepper: Cut into thin strips and fry in the same way.
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Bean sprouts: Quickly fry them in the same way.
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Mushrooms (I didn't have any): Slice them and fry them with a finely chopped garlic clove and a drizzle of sesame oil until golden. Reserve.
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Spinach: Saute it quickly with a little salt and oil. Reserve.
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Prepare the bibimbap sauce:
Mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until you have a smooth sauce. Adjust the spices according to your tastes.
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Cook the egg:
Cook a fried egg (the yolk should remain slightly runny).
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Assemble the bibimbap:
In a bowl, place a portion of hot rice at the bottom. Arrange the cooked vegetables in separate sections on the rice: zucchini, carrots, peppers, spinach and mushrooms. Place the egg in the center. Add a spoonful of bibimbap sauce on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to decorate.
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Serve:
Mix all the ingredients well before eating to enjoy all the flavors and textures. It's a simple dish to make, but it's really pretty and above all delicious.
Note
You can add, as in the traditional version, Bulgogi beef or simply thin slices of marinated and sautéed beef.
