Korean Cuisine : Mixed Rice, Beef and Veggies (aka Bulgogi Bigim Bap)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a plant-based protein alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a cost-effective substitute for sesame oil.

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Red pepper flakes can provide heat without the cost of gochujang.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu scramble

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Egg substitute can be used for a vegan option.

Chop king oyster mushrooms into about 5 centimeters using a julienne cut.

If using dried mushrooms, soak them overnight and lightly sauté them for better flavor.

Chop 1 large cucumber into 5 centimeters.

Chop 1 large bell pepper into 5 centimeters, ensuring to cut from the inside to avoid slipping.

Chop 2 carrots into 5 centimeters, noting they are harder to cut.

Prepare 0.5 pounds of thinly sliced beef, thawing if frozen, and marinate it with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon crushed garlic, and 1 teaspoon sliced green onion. Let it sit for at least half an hour, preferably overnight.

Heat a medium pan and add vegetable oil and salt to sauté the mushrooms. Cook until done, then drizzle with sesame seed oil and transfer to a plate.

Sauté zucchini with a teaspoon of crushed garlic and a teaspoon of green onion, seasoning lightly with salt. Transfer to a plate when done.

Sauté carrots with a teaspoon of crushed garlic and a teaspoon of green onion, seasoning lightly with salt. Transfer to a plate when done.

Sauté bell pepper with a tiny bit of garlic and green onion, finishing with sesame seed oil and sesame seeds. Transfer to a plate when done.

Sauté cucumber with a tiny bit of garlic and green onion, finishing with sesame seed oil and sesame seeds. Transfer to a plate when done.

Cook the marinated beef in the same pan until done.

Prepare rice and place it at the bottom of a serving bowl. Arrange the sautéed vegetables on top of the rice.

Fry an egg sunny side up and place it on top of the arranged vegetables and rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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