Bibimbap Recipe

When this dish is translated, it literally means 'mixed meal'. Bibimbap is a rice dish that is topped with beef, egg and vegetables. To eat this dish, you have to mix the toppings with the rice. So why not give this dish a try?

This recipe makes 2-3 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 8 OZ. of Ground Beef
- 1 Cucumber: julienned
- 1 Cup of Bellflower Roots: shredded
- 1/2 Cup of Bean Sprouts: washed and tails removed
- 1/2 Cup of Lettuce Leaf: sliced thinly
- 3 PCS. of Shiitake Mushrooms: soaked and sliced thinly (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 Sheet of Vegetable Jelly
- 1 Small Carrot: julienned
- 1 Egg: fried, sunny-side up
- 3 Cups of cooked Short-grain Rice
- 4 TBSP. of Gochurang, Korean Chili Paste (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 1 TBSP. of Sugar
- 1 TBSP. of Sesame Seeds
- 2 TSP. of Sesame Oil
- 1/2 TBSP. of Vegetable Oil

Instructions:

-1- First, heat the vegetable oil over a medium-high heat in a small frying pan. Now, stir-fry the beef until it is almost cooked. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

-2- Heat the sesame oil in another pan over medium-high heat. Now add the cucumbers and then stir-fry for about a minute. Then transfer the cucumbers to a dish and then set aside. In the same pan, add the following ingredients: bellflower roots, carrots and mushrooms. Stir-fry until the vegetables are soft but that the color is still vivid. Remove from the heat and set aside.

-3- Prepare the Sauce
     In a small bowl, combine the following ingredients: gochurang, sugar and sesame seeds. Mix them well.

-4- To Serve
     Arrange the cooked rice in a deep dish/bowl. Now surround the rice with the prepared vegetables and beef. Top it off with the fried egg. Serve this together with the prepared sauce. To eat, mix all of the ingredients together with the rice and sauce.

-5- Enjoy!

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