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I use Chung Jung One’s Sunchang Gochujang which I get at H-mart. Other brands may vary in flavor and spice level.

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Bibimbap (Korean rice bowl topped with assorted vegetables and an egg and/or meat)

BY YEIN KWAK

 

One of my all-time favorite comfort foods that I will never get tired of eating. My recipe skips the meat, but you won’t miss it one bit. The seasoned veggies and delicious gochujang sauce fill this bowl with flavor!

YIELD – 2 servings

Ingredients

½ English cucumber, thinly sliced

½ teaspoon rice vinegar

1¼ teaspoons sesame oil, divided

1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts

1 cup shredded carrots

4 cups baby spinach

½ teaspoon tamari

2 cups cooked short-grain white rice

2 fried eggs, or 1 cup cubed baked tofu

4 ounces sautéed shiitake mushrooms, optional

1 recipe Gochujang sauce

Sesame seeds

Sea salt

Chopped scallions & Kimchi, optional, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

 In a small bowl, toss the cucumber slices with ½ teaspoon rice vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

Step 2

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Drop in the bean sprouts and cook for 1 minute. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Heat ½ teaspoon sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until a little bit soft, and then remove from the pan and set aside. Heat ½ teaspoon more sesame oil in the skillet and add the spinach and tamari. Cook, tossing, for 30 seconds or until just wilted. Remove from the skillet and gently squeeze out any excess water from the spinach.

Step 4

Assemble the bowls with the rice, cucumber slices, bean sprouts, carrots, and spinach. Top with a fried egg or baked tofu. Add the mushrooms, if using. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle generously with the gochujang sauce. Serve with kimchi and scallions, if desired, and the remaining gochujang sauce on the side.