Bibimbap : Korea's Most Beautiful Rice Bowl Experienced

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You might heard about 'Bibimbap' even if you are not that interested in Korean culture. It is most iconic and popular Korean dish. Rice, colorful mix of vegetables and red chili paste (Gochujang) makes delicious harmony. The word 'Bibim' means 'mixing' and 'bap' means 'rice'. The name of dish perfectly describes itself. 

What is Bibimbap?

As mentioned, it literally means 'Mixed rice'. Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that brings various ingredients together in one harmonious bowl. At the middle of the dish, it consists of warm steamed rice topped with a array of seasoned vegetables (called as namul in Korean), sliced meat, a fried egg, and a spoon of Gochujang. Once you mix all the ingredients together and take a bite, you'll taste an amazing blend of flavors! Since Bibimbap is generally packed with vegetables, it's a simple and delicious way to eat more greens.

Common ingredients of Bibimbap

Bibimbap is totally customizable, so you can add or leave out any ingredients you want. There are some classic ingredients that are commonly used, and I'd like to introduce a few. People often use thin sliced vegetables such as zucchini, carrots or mushrooms. A fried egg is usually placed right in the center, which adds richness and ties all the flavors together. If you are not fan of Gochujang, you can totally use soy sauce instead. And there are so many versions out there with raw beef, tuna and more. So feel free to get creative and come up with your own Bibimbap!'

Why you must try Bibimbap?

Because it has perfect balance of flavor, nutrition, and visual appear. Since all the ingredients are optional, you can totally make it your way. If's packed with veggies, so it's super healthy but the best part is, you can totally make a super easy version too! A lot of Koreans eat Bibimbap in daily life, so you could say it's one of the real local dishes. 


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