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Vegetarian Bibimbap Delight

A Vibrant and Savory Korean-Inspired Vegetable Rice Bowl

4servings
40 min
Medium
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Vegetarian Bibimbap Delight

About this recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Korea with our Vegetarian Bibimbap Delight. This dish is a harmonious blend of colorful vegetables, perfectly cooked rice, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce, topped with a sunny side up egg. It's a delightful meal that's both healthy and satisfying, offering a balance of textures and tastes in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup mung bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix tamari, sesame oil, gochujang, and garlic in a small bowl to create the sauce.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté mushrooms until tender. Remove and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same skillet, sauté carrots until slightly softened. Remove and set aside.

  4. 4

    Quickly stir-fry spinach until wilted. Remove and set aside with other vegetables.

  5. 5

    Lightly sauté bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  6. 6

    Fry eggs sunny side up in the skillet.

  7. 7

    Divide rice among four bowls. Arrange cooked vegetables and cucumber on top of each portion.

  8. 8

    Place a fried egg on top of each bowl, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

For extra zest, serve with a side of kimchi or pickled vegetables. Adjust the gochujang sauce for desired spice level.

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