Traditional Korean Bibimbap with Beef and/or Tofu

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Classic bibimbap with spicy gochujang sauce, crisp vegetables and your choice of marinated beef, tofu or both, served in warm bowls with rice and fried egg.

Active time55 min

Total time1 h 15 min

Servings

Overview

Cook the rice first so it is hot when serving
Marinate beef and/or tofu early so the flavours develop
Stir-fry vegetables quickly one by one in the same pan for good texture
Sear beef and tofu well for a nice crust
Mix the gochujang sauce last and assemble the bowls right before serving

Ingredients

Want it fully vegetarian or extra spicy?

Swap all the beef for more tofu or mushrooms, or increase the gochujang and add kimchi on top for a punchier, vegetarian-friendly bibimbap.

Check things off as you cook or while you shop.

jasmine or Korean short-grain rice, uncooked320 g

water480 ml

salt½ tsp

tender beef strips (e.g. ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced400 g

firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes or batons (optional, can be used in addition to or instead of beef)400 g

light soy sauce (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)3 tbsp

sugar or honey (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)1 tbsp

toasted sesame oil (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)1 tbsp

garlic cloves, finely grated2

spring onions, finely sliced2

freshly ground black pepper¼ tsp

carrots, cut into thin matchsticks (julienne)2

fresh spinach200 g

bean sprouts150 g

courgette/zucchini, cut into thin strips1

button mushrooms or shiitake, thinly sliced200 g

neutral cooking oil3 tbsp

salt, for vegetables1 tsp

toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp

eggs4

toasted sesame oil, for topping2 tsp

gochujang (Korean chilli paste)4 tbsp

toasted sesame oil1 ½ tbsp

sugar or honey1 tbsp

rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 tbsp

water (adjust consistency)2 tbsp

garlic clove, finely grated1

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Traditional Korean Bibimbap with Beef and/or Tofu

Classic bibimbap with spicy gochujang sauce, crisp vegetables and your choice of marinated beef, tofu or both, served in warm bowls with rice and fried egg.

Active time55 min

Total time1 h 15 min

Servings

Overview

Cook the rice first so it is hot when serving
Marinate beef and/or tofu early so the flavours develop
Stir-fry vegetables quickly one by one in the same pan for good texture
Sear beef and tofu well for a nice crust
Mix the gochujang sauce last and assemble the bowls right before serving

Ingredients

Want it fully vegetarian or extra spicy?

Swap all the beef for more tofu or mushrooms, or increase the gochujang and add kimchi on top for a punchier, vegetarian-friendly bibimbap.

Check things off as you cook or while you shop.

jasmine or Korean short-grain rice, uncooked320 g

water480 ml

salt½ tsp

tender beef strips (e.g. ribeye or sirloin), thinly sliced400 g

firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes or batons (optional, can be used in addition to or instead of beef)400 g

light soy sauce (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)3 tbsp

sugar or honey (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)1 tbsp

toasted sesame oil (for about 400 g protein – double if using both beef and tofu)1 tbsp

garlic cloves, finely grated2

spring onions, finely sliced2

freshly ground black pepper¼ tsp

carrots, cut into thin matchsticks (julienne)2

fresh spinach200 g

bean sprouts150 g

courgette/zucchini, cut into thin strips1

button mushrooms or shiitake, thinly sliced200 g

neutral cooking oil3 tbsp

salt, for vegetables1 tsp

toasted sesame seeds2 tbsp

eggs4

toasted sesame oil, for topping2 tsp

gochujang (Korean chilli paste)4 tbsp

toasted sesame oil1 ½ tbsp

sugar or honey1 tbsp

rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar1 tbsp

water (adjust consistency)2 tbsp

garlic clove, finely grated1

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Overview

Rice

Marinated beef and tofu

Vegetables and sides

Topping

Gochujang sauce

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Overview

Rice

Marinated beef and tofu

Vegetables and sides

Topping

Gochujang sauce

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