비빔밥

Bibim-bap

Meat and Veg Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (270g) uncooked short grained rice

• 8 ounces (230g) flank steak, thinly sliced

• 1 large carrot, julienned

• 1 medium zucchini, julienned

• 1 medium cucumber, peeled, thinly sliced

• 4 green onions, chopped

• Additional Vegetables (click each for preparation)

  • 4 ounces (110) Fernbrake

  • 1 ounce(25g) Bellflower root

  • 12 ounces (360g) Mung bean sprouts

  • 1 large Red bell pepper

  • 8 ounces (225g) Garlic spinach

• 4-6 eggs or 1 egg per serving

• 1 Tbs (15ml) soy sauce

• 1 Tbs (15ml) Honey

• 2 tsp (10ml) Sesame oil

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tsp (5g) Sesame seeds

• Korean hot pepper paste

• Salt/Pepper to taste

Step 1 - Make the Rice

• In large bowl, rinse rice in cold water, rubbing between palms of hands under running water until water is clear.

• Add 2 cups of water to heavy pot and pour in rinsed rice to soak for 20 minutes.

• Bring to boil and stir.

• Reduce to low and simmer, covered, for 7-10 minutes.

• Remove from the heat, fluff with fork and cover again.

Step 2 - Prep the Vegetables

• Carrots - salt generously in bowl and let rest for 10 minutes to sweat out some moisture.   Rinse and pat dry before cooking briefly in canola oil for 1 minute. Place on serving platter (see photo --->)

• Red Pepper - Rinse and pat dry before cooking briefly in canola oil for 1 minute. Place on serving platter.

• Zucchini - Rinse and pat dry before cooking briefly in canola oil for 1 minute. Place on serving platter.

• Cucumber - Lightly salt and place on serving platter.

• Additional Vegetables (click each for preparation)

  • 4 ounces (110) Fernbrake

  • 1 ounce(25g) Bellflower root

  • 12 ounces (360g) Mung bean sprouts

  • 1 large Red bell pepper

  • 8 ounces (225g) Garlic spinach

• Put all Vegetables on serving platter for guests to build their Bibim-bap.

Step 3 - Prep the Beef

• Mix beef with Mix with garlic, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and sesame seeds.

• Cover and refrigerate until time to assemble.

Step 2 - Assemble the Bibim-bap

• Oil the earthenware bowl with sesame oil. (check that bowl can tolerate direct heat from stove top).

• Fill with 1 cup (175g) of cooked rice.

• Choose the vegetables and beef and place on top of rice.

• Separate an egg and place the yolk on top of vegetables.

• Add some Korean red pepper paste next to egg.

• Place earthenware pot on a burner over medium high heat until rice sizzles.

• Garnish with sesame seeds and sesame oil to taste.

Serve!