Bibimbap
Ingredients:
2 cups of Korean rice (American long grain can be used instead)
4 tablespoon of sesame oil
1 handful of sesame seeds (golden roasted)
3 tablespoon of light soy sauce
eggs (preferably large)
200 grams meat (beef is preferred but chicken or pork is fine too)
2 courgettes (cucumber can be used too)
2 peppers (capsicum)
1 large carrot (julienned into strips)
6 - 8 pieces of Chinese mushrooms
50 grams bean sprouts
4 tablespoon of gochujang (hot pepper paste)
1 handful of dried Shrimps
4 large bowls
Procedure:
The Perfect Rice
Wash the rice. Place rice into rice cooker and fill with water to required amount for cooking.
Cook the rice. Ready to add to individual bowls.
The Perfect meat
Slice meat (6) into bite-sized strips. Marinate meat in a bowl with 1.5 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir fry the meat until cook. Ready to add to individual bowls.
The Perfect Vegetable Mix
Slice courgettes into strips. Slice Chinese mushrooms into strips (Remember to soak it till soft before slicing). Mix courgettes , mushrooms, peppers and bean sprouts in a bowl. Add 1.5 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and mix well. Stir fry until vegetable mix is well cooked. Ready to add to individual bowl.
The Perfect Shrimp
Soak shrimps (13) in water for about 15 minutes. Pound or dice shrimps until fine. Stir fry shrimps until golden brown. Ready to add to individual bowl.
The Perfect Egg
Fry egg (sunny side up) in a flat pan with enough hot oil. The yolk is best left liquid inside for better flavor.
The Perfect Condiment
Mix the Gochujang (12) with a tablespoon of warm water. Some recommend sprinkling a little sugar inside but i deem otherwise.
The Perfect Bibimbap
Fill bowl with desired amount of rice and center it. Add the perfect egg on top of the rice.
Fill one-third of the sides with the perfect meat. Fill one-third of the sides with the perfect vegetable mix. Fill the remainder with the carrot strips. Sprinkle desired amount of roasted sesame seeds and perfect shrimps all over. Ready to serve with the Gochujang (add desired amount).
