Colorful Three-Color Namul Bibimbap (Leftover Holiday Food)
A Recipe for Delicious Three-Color Namul Bibimbap Using Leftover Holiday Vegetables
If you have some delicious namul left over from a festive holiday meal, why not transform it into a wonderful bibimbap? Especially this year, with spinach being so expensive, the flavor of this three-color namul bibimbap feels even more special. Using your leftover vegetables, a bit of bean sprouts, and only half the usual amount of rice, you’ll find yourself feeling full and satisfied with amazing taste. It’s a great way to clear out your fridge and a clever method for utilizing holiday leftovers.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 bowl of rice
- Bellflower root namul (leftover)
- Fiddlehead fern namul (leftover)
- Spinach namul (leftover)
- A little bit of bean sprouts (optional)
- 1 egg
Seasoning- 0.7 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 0.7 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the prepared namul into bite-sized pieces. If you’re using bean sprouts, trim them at this stage as well. Bean sprouts add freshness to the bibimbap, but the dish is still delicious without them.
Step 2
Now it’s time to assemble your delicious bibimbap. Place the warm rice attractively in a large bowl. Artfully arrange the bellflower root, fiddlehead fern, and spinach namul on top, considering the color harmony. Finally, add the prepared bean sprouts for an even more abundant and fresh look. If you have a nicely fried sunny-side-up egg, placing it in the center will make this three-color namul bibimbap look and taste even better. It’s a complete and satisfying meal.
Step 3
You can cook the fried egg to your preference, but I personally prefer it sunny-side-up with a slightly runny yolk. I like to cook just the whites until set and then break the yolk when mixing everything together, allowing its richness to blend in. This way, the flavors of each ingredient meld beautifully for a more delicious experience.
Step 4
Do you have any leftover holiday dishes? If so, why not try transforming them into a delicious and simple bibimbap like this? Alternatively, making a hearty steamed egg dish with your leftover namul is also a great idea. Enjoy the pleasure of not wasting food and rediscovering its deliciousness in new ways.
Step 5
Add the gochujang, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, then mix everything together with chopsticks or a spoon until well combined. I quickly finished off this bowl! Bibimbap with plenty of assorted namul is such a satisfying one-bowl meal that you won’t need any other side dishes. It’s packed with nutrients and tastes fantastic, making it perfect for a busy day.
Step 6
It might feel like a bit of a slow Thursday, but let’s push through and have a great day, thinking of the upcoming weekend! Wishing you a joyful start and end to your day.
