Bi Bim Bop Food

BIBIMBAP (KOREAN RICE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES)

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.

BI BIM BOP

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.

BIBIMBAP

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.

BI BIM BOP

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.

BI BIM BAP

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.

DOL SOT BI BIM BAP

Steps:

• Make the marinade for the beef. Combine the soy sauce, sugars, garlic, green onions, sesame seeds in a large bowl; add the sliced beef strips to the marinade, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), and place 6 Korean stone bowls in oven. Combine shiitake mushrooms and 1/2 cup hot water in a small bowl, and soak for about 10 minutes, until pliable. Trim off and discard the stems. Thinly slice the caps. Set aside.
• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Add spinach to the water just long enough to wilt the leaves, and then drain and pat dry. Set aside. Combine cucumber and carrots in a bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Preheat wok over medium-high heat. Cook carrots and cucumbers in a small amount of sesame oil to soften, stirring frequently. Remove from pan, and set aside. Add a small amount of sesame oil to the pan, and cook spinach in sesame oil for a minute or two. Remove spinach from pan,and set aside. Add the meat strips and marinade to the wok; cook, stirring frequently, until the liquid reduces in volume, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the stone bowls from the oven to suitable heat resistant surface. Brush each bowl with sesame oil to coat. Divide the rice into the bowls, and gently pack to the bottom (the rice should sizzle as you arrange). Arrange the cucumbers and carrots, bean sprouts, greens, shiitake mushrooms, and beef mixture over each potion of rice. Immediately before serving , add one raw egg yolk to each bowl, drizzle with about a tablespoon of sesame oil, and top with the nori. Serve Kochujang sauce as a condiment.

KOCHUJANG SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together well.
• Keeps a long time in the refrigerator.
• This recipe also multiplies well.
• If making Kochujang Sauce for Bi Bim Bap; double this recipe for 4 servings.
• I usually quadruple the recipe so I always have some on hand in the fridge.

BI BIM BAP (KOREAN)

Steps:

• Make the marinade: Combine 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped white scallion, 3 tablespoons toasted, crushed sesame seeds and pepper to taste.
• Cut chicken breasts into small pieces, matchstick sized.
• Let rest at least 2 hours in marinade -- refrigerated.
• Season egg yolks with salt. Beat until smooth.
• Lightly oil and heat nonstick pan over medium flame.
• Cook yolks crêpe-style. Transfer crêpes to. sheet pan to cool.
• Repeat process with egg whites. (If necessary, add small. amount of cornstarch-water mixture to keep whites smooth.).
• Julienne white and yellow crêpes. Reserve.
• Season carrots and cucumber with salt. Set aside 5 minutes. Rinse; pat dry. Saute in sesame oil. Reserve.
• Stir-fry spinach in sesame oil. Reserve.
• Arrange chicken, egg, vegetables around rice.
• Make Kochujang sauce: combine 1/4 cup kochujang (chile-bean paste), 2 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon water in saucepan. Heat to boil, stirring constantly.
• Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture reduces, 3-5 minutes.
• Serve Kochujang sauce with the Bi Bim Bap.