3tbspgochujang chilli paste(buy in Asian section at supermarket or online)
1tbspsoy sauce
1tbsproasted sesame seeds
2garlic cloves, crushed
1tbspsugar or maple syrup
For the toppings
150gcarrots, cut into thin strips
1cucumber halved lengthways, deseeded and thinly sliced
150gbean sprouts
roasted sesame seed oil to season
soy sauce to season
sunflower or vegetable oil to fry
200gshiitake mushrooms, sliced
300gspinach
dried seaweedOptional
4eggs
toasted sesame seeds to serve
Instructions
Gochujang sauce
Start by making the gochujang sauce in a bowl, then set aside.
Beef marinade
In another bowl, mix together the ingredients for the beef marinade, then add the beef, cover and set aside for 30-60 mins.
Rice
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions, then set aside and keep warm.
Toppings
In a saucepan, bring some water to a boil and blanch (cook for approx 1min) your sliced carrots, cucumber and bean sprouts. Keep them separate each time.When you remove each vegetable (using a slotted spoon) drain fully and season each with ½ a tsp of roasted sesame seed oil and soy sauce.
In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of sunflower oil and stir-fry the mushrooms for 4 mins until softened. Remove from the pan and season with ½ a tsp of roasted sesame seed oil and soy sauce.Using the same pan, add the spinach and sprinkle over 2 tsp of water and fry for a couple of minutes, stirring, until it's wilted. Then remove the spinach, squeeze out any excess water and season as before with ½ teaspoon of roasted sesame seed oil and soy sauce. Set aside with the other veggies.
Beef
In the same pan again, add the marinated beef. Stir-fry over high heat for 3-5 mins, until the sauce has reduced and the meat is cooked.
Egg (optional)
In a clean frying pan, fry the eggs.
Assemble your bibimbap
To serve:Add the rice as the base.Place 1 egg onto the centre of the rice.Arrange the vegetables and meat around it. Sprinkle some sesame seeds.Add a couple of spoonfuls of gochujang sauce.And to eat, mix everything together including breaking the yolk.Add more gochujang sauce to taste.