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Korean Veggie Bibimbap Bowls Recipe

4.6 from 78 reviews

A vibrant and healthy Korean Veggie Bibimbap Bowl featuring sautéed spinach, crisp carrots, fresh cucumber, cooked edamame, and a runny fried egg on a bed of warm short-grain white rice. Topped with spicy gochujang sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds for a deliciously balanced meal bursting with flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Rice and Eggs

  • 4 cups cooked short-grain white rice
  • 4 eggs

Vegetables

  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup edamame (cooked)
  • 1 small cucumber (thinly sliced)

Sauces and Seasonings

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Spinach: Heat a small amount of sesame oil in a pan, add the baby spinach with a pinch of salt, and sauté just until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Sauté the Carrots: In the same pan, add the shredded carrots and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium heat to keep them slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Cucumber and Edamame: Keep the thinly sliced cucumber raw for freshness. Ensure the edamame is cooked or properly thawed if using frozen.
  4. Fry the Eggs: Heat a splash of oil in a pan and fry the eggs sunny-side-up, keeping the yolks runny for mixing into the rice later.
  5. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the cooked short-grain white rice evenly into four bowls. Arrange sautéed spinach, sautéed carrots, fresh cucumber slices, cooked edamame, and place the fried egg in the center of each bowl.
  6. Add Sauce and Garnish: Drizzle about one tablespoon of gochujang and a little soy sauce over each bowl. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and a few drops of sesame oil.
  7. Mix and Serve: Before eating, thoroughly mix all ingredients together to create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Enjoy your Korean Veggie Bibimbap Bowl!

Notes

  • For a vegan or egg-free version, omit the fried egg and consider adding tofu or mushrooms for protein.
  • Adjust the amount of gochujang to your spice preference.
  • Use fresh sesame seeds for toasting if available to enhance the aroma.
  • Short-grain rice works best for authentic texture, but you can substitute with medium-grain rice if necessary.
  • If you prefer softer vegetables, sauté the carrots longer, but be mindful to keep some crunch.

Keywords: Korean bibimbap, veggie bibimbap, Korean rice bowl, gochujang bowl, vegetarian Korean dish, fried egg rice bowl