Bi Bim Bop Recipes

Steps:

• Stir cucumber pieces with 1/4 cup gochujang paste in a bowl; set aside.
• Bring about 2 cups of water to a boil in a large nonstick skillet and stir in spinach; cook until spinach is bright green and wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible; set spinach aside in a bowl and stir soy sauce into spinach.
• Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in large nonstick skillet and cook and stir carrots until softened, about 3 minutes; stir in garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 1 more minute. Stir in cucumber pieces with gochujang paste; sprinkle with red pepper flakes, and set the mixture aside in a bowl.
• Brown beef in a clean nonstick skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side, and set aside. In a separate nonstick skillet, heat 1 more teaspoon olive oil over medium-low heat and fry the eggs just on one side until yolks are runny but whites are firm, 2 to 4 minutes each.
• To assemble the dish, divide cooked rice into 4 large serving bowls; top with spinach mixture, a few pieces of beef, and cucumber mixture. Place 1 egg atop each serving. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a small amount of gochujang paste if desired.

Steps:

• Mix soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger together in a bowl. Add beef brisket and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate in the refrigerator for for 30 minutes.
• Rinse rice until water turns clear. Pour into a rice cooker and add 1 1/2 cups water. Seal and select setting according to manufacturer's instructions; cook until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Keep warm.
• Place mushrooms in a bowl of warm water. Soak for 20 minutes.
• Coat eggplant with salt on all sides and allow to 'sweat,' about 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
• Squeeze the water out of the re-hydrated shiitake mushrooms and slice into 1/4-inch strips.
• Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a covered plate to keep warm.
• Saute eggplant in the same skillet until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the mushrooms.
• Place squash in the hot skillet; cook and stir until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add to the plate with the eggplant and mushrooms; keep vegetables warm.
• Saute carrots and broccoli in the skillet until slightly tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer to the plate with rest of the vegetables.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sprouts and cook uncovered until tender but still crispy, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain.
• Heat the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef slices and saute until nicely browned and lightly pink in the center, about 7 minutes.
• Place approximately 1 cup cooked rice in each bowl. Season with remaining sesame oil and vinegar. Pat rice down with a spoon to make a mound. Cover with a bed of lettuce. Add small mounds of cooked mushrooms, eggplant, squash, carrots, and broccoli on the lettuce around the edge of the bowl. Place beef in the center.
• Heat the skillet over medium heat. Break eggs into skillet and season with salt. Cook until whites are just set and yolks are slightly runny, about 3 minutes. Place a sunnyside-up egg on top of the beef in each bowl. Top with radish and green onion.

Steps:

• *Cook's Note: This can be done in a regular bowl or a hot stone bowl. If it's in a hot stone bowl, the rice becomes crunchy because it's still cooking.
• Put cooked rice in large slightly shallow bowl. Place bulgogi (with juices from cooked meat) and veggies on top of rice but place separately so you can see each ingredient beautifully placed on rice. Put egg on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce.
• When ready to eat, mix all ingredients together with some gochuchang paste, to taste. The bibimpap should be moist and not dry. Add more sesame oil and gochuchang paste, to taste.
• Place rib-eye in freezer for about 30 minutes so that it is easier to thinly slice. When partially frozen, remove from freezer and thinly slice. Set aside.
• Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a large baking dish. Add the thinly sliced beef and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight; it is best if marinated overnight.
• Heat grill to high. Remove beef from marinade and grill for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to compile Bibimbap.
• Gochuchang Paste (seasoned red pepper paste):
• 4 tablespoons gochuchang (available at Korean grocers)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well.

Steps:

• Place the vinegar, liquid aminos, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, sriracha and fish sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl, add the beef, pork and cilantro and mix thoroughly. Cover and marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• When the meat is ready, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the meat and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until completely cooked through. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring often, until softened. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
• Preheat a grill to medium high with a grill basket set on the grate. Add the Marinated Kale and grill.
• Spoon the rice into 4 bowls, top with some Korean BBQ Sauce, then form "nests" on top with the cooked meat, cooked mushrooms and grilled kale. Add portions of Kimchi, Pickled Jalapeños and Pickled Onions, arranging them in neat little nests and contrasting colors. Fan the avocado over the center of the bowls, then place an egg on top, but slightly offset. Finish by drizzling Soy Aioli over the entire dish and sprinkle with scallions.
• Combine the olive oil, ginger, liquid aminos, lemon juice, sesame oil, white pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a blender and blend until thoroughly combined. Toss the marinade with the kale in a large bowl. If not using right away, cover and refrigerate.
• Combine the sriracha, sugar, liquid aminos, vinegar, garlic, ginger, lime juice and sesame oil in blender and blend until smooth.
• Stir together the pureed peppers, garlic, ginger, green onions, pepper flakes, agave and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Toss together the Napa cabbage, red cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Work the pepper paste into the cabbage mixture with your hands. Transfer the kimchi to a 1-quart mason jar, cover and set aside at room temperature for 3 to 5 days.
• Place the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, ginger and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer the brine for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Place alternating layers of jalapeños and onions in a quart-size mason jar. Add the brine, cover with the lid, then process for 10 minutes in the boiling water. Remove the jar from the water, let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 week before opening.
• Place the vinegar, sugar, mustard seeds, celery seeds, turmeric, ginger and 1 tablespoon salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer the brine for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Place the onions in a quart-size mason jar. Add the brine, cover with the lid, then process for 10 minutes in the boiling water. Remove the jar from the water, let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 week before opening.
• Whisk together the mayonnaise, liquid aminos and sriracha in a small bowl.

Steps:

• Make a marinade for the beef. Mix the soy sauce, garlic, sugars, green onions, sesame seeds, salt, & pepper in a bowl. Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss until themeat is well coated. Marinate it for at least 2 hours is the fridge, overnight of possible.
• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees and place 4 Korean-style stone bowls in oven.
• Start cooking your rice.
• Combine shiitake mushrooms and 1/2 cup hot water in a bowl. Allow the muchrooms to soak for 10 minutes, they should then be soft. Cut off the stems and throw them away. Cut the caps into thin slices & set aside.
• Bring a saucepan with about 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add spinach to the water just long enough to wilt the leaves, under 1 minute. Drain & pat dry then set aside for later.
• Combine cucumber and carrots in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside for later.
• Preheat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook carrots and cucumbers in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Stir frequently until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside for later.
• Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan, and cook spinach in sesame oil for 2 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside for later.
• Add the meat and all of the marinade to the wok/skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. The liquid should reduce by 1/2.
• Take the stone bowls out of the oven. BE CAREFUL, THEY ARE HOT!
• Coat each bowl with sesame oil then add 1 cup of the rice into each bowl. press the rice firmly into the bottom. Listen for the sizzle. That means the bowl is telling you it's hot enough.
• Top each bowl of rice with the cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, spinach, mushrooms, & beef.
• Just before you serve the bowls, place a raw egg yolk on to of each bowl, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and top with nori. I've had the Bi Bim Bop with a fried egg on top instead of the raw yolk, so if you are scared of raw eggs, go that route.
• Serve the chili bean paste (Kochujang) in a small bowl on the side.
• To eat, simply add Kochujang to taste, then stir everything together with a soup spoon making sure to be careful of the hot bowl.

Steps:

• Place rice in a medium saucepan and add 2 cups water. Place over high heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Set aside.
• While rice cooks, place another medium pot of water over high heat to bring to a boil. Place zucchini in a colander and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt; set aside to drain for 10 minutes. Rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place a medium skillet over medium heat, and add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/4 teaspoon garlic. Add zucchini, a pinch of sugar and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Sauté 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate; set aside. Wipe out pan and return to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon sesame oil and remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic. Add shiitakes, pinch of salt and soy sauce. Sauté 2 minutes, then transfer to a plate; set aside.
• Place bean sprouts in the boiling water until wilted, about 20 seconds. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the colander to drain. Place sprouts in a bowl, and add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, pinch of salt and pinch of sesame seeds; set aside. Add spinach to the pot of boiling water and blanch until it wilts and turns bright green, about 30 seconds. Drain into the colander, rinse well with cold water until chilled, then drain, squeezing out excess water. Transfer to a bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds. Mix well and set aside. Place daikon in a bowl, and add hot chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Place a 9-inch well-seasoned cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil. Add 1 cup cooked rice and flatten it to form a pancake covering bottom of pan, about 1/3-inch thick. Cook until it is crisp and golden on underside, about 5 minutes. Use a large spatula to flip it over, and cook again until crisp, another 5 minutes. Break crusty rice into several pieces. Add remaining rice. Arrange vegetables on top in wedge-shaped piles (like pizza slices), topping with julienned carrots. Cook uncovered until well-heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Bring skillet to table, add chili sauce and toss mixture gently to combine ingredients. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat oven to 450 degrees.
• On a large sheet pan, arrange the mushrooms, sweet potato, red onion and kale into four separate quadrants. Drizzle the vegetables with 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat, keeping the types of vegetables separate. Try to not crowd the vegetables; you want them to brown, not steam. Roast on the top rack until the sweet potato is fork-tender, the onion and mushrooms are slightly caramelized and the kale is crispy but not burnt, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place another large sheet pan on the bottom rack to heat. When the vegetables are almost done cooking, in the last 5 minutes or so, remove the heated pan from the oven and evenly drizzle the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil on it. Spread the rice over half of the pan. Crack the eggs onto the other half and carefully transfer to the oven. Bake until the whites are just set and the yolks are still runny, 3 to 6 minutes (this time may vary depending on your oven, so watch it carefully).
• To serve, divide the rice evenly among four bowls. Now divide the vegetables evenly as well, placing them in four neat piles over each portion of rice. Use a spatula to slide the eggs over the vegetables. Drizzle each bowl with 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and dollop with 1 teaspoon of gochujang, adding more if desired. Mix everything together with a spoon or chopsticks before diving in, and serve kimchi alongside, if you prefer.

Steps:

• Combine rice and lettuce in a large bowl.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet; add garlic, green onions and zucchini. Saute 5 minutes. Add to rice mixture. In same skillet, saute spinach until wilted. Add to rice mixture. Add cucumbers to rice.
• Combine chili sauce, water, brown sugar and salt in a small bowl. Add to rice mixture. Mix all ingredients together with large salad tongs.