Colorful Vegetable Bibimbap
Nutritious and Fresh Vegetable-Packed Bibimbap
Let’s make a delicious Bibimbap piled high with a variety of colorful and fresh vegetables, perfect for both taste and health. If you’re wondering what to cook today, create a satisfying meal with this visually appealing and flavorful Bibimbap!
Bibimbap Ingredients
- 2 bowls of freshly cooked rice
- 1 Korean zucchini (hobak)
- 1 pack of mushrooms (shiitake or your favorite)
- Olive oil, as needed
- Salt, to taste
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (or sugar)
- Bean sprout soup (homemade or store-bought)
- Generous portion of seasoned shredded radish (musaengchae), homemade or store-bought
- 2 fried eggs
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Korean zucchini, remove the ends, and thinly julienne it using a mandoline slicer. Heat a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Add the julienned zucchini and sauté briefly with a pinch of salt, ensuring it remains slightly crisp. (Be careful not to overcook, as it will become mushy!)
Step 2
Clean the mushrooms by removing the stems and wiping them clean. Slice them into bite-sized pieces. In another pan, add a little olive oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms. Then, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp of maple syrup, and stir-fry until the mushrooms are well-cooked and flavorful.
Step 3
To make the bean sprout soup, bring the broth to a boil. Add cleaned bean sprouts, thinly sliced radish, julienned onion, chopped cheongyang peppers, and green onions. Season with saeujeot (fermented shrimp paste) at the end for a refreshing and slightly spicy soup. (If using store-bought bean sprout soup, simply heat it up.)
Step 4
Prepare the seasoned shredded radish (musaengchae) so that it isn’t too watery. If making it from scratch, mix shredded radish with gochugaru (chili powder), vinegar, sugar, salt, minced garlic, and green onions.
Step 5
Serve a bowl of warm rice for each person. Top the rice with a nicely fried egg. (A sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk will add extra richness when mixed.)
Step 6
Now, artfully arrange the colorful vegetable toppings around the rice. Place the sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, and seasoned shredded radish in a visually appealing manner, paying attention to color harmony.
Step 7
Finally, prepare the seasoning sauce. In a small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp of gochujang and 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. Dollop this sauce onto the center of the bibimbap and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a beautiful finish!
Step 8
It’s time to enjoy your delicious Bibimbap! Using chopsticks or a spoon, mix the rice, toppings, and sauce thoroughly. It’s important to mix everything well so the flavors meld together.
Step 9
Mix it all up and take a bite! The combination of fresh vegetables, spicy gochujang, and savory sesame oil is truly delightful. Enjoy this nutritious and satisfying Bibimbap, perfect for the whole family!
