Video & Recipe 009 - Vegetarian Bibimbap

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: edamame

Tempeh offers a higher protein content and is often less expensive than tofu.

gochujang

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha can provide a similar heat and flavor profile at a lower cost.

shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more readily available and less expensive.

sesame oil

💰Cheaper: olive oil

Olive oil is a versatile alternative that can be used for sautéing.

Heat the sesame oil in a pan over low heat. When the oil is hot, add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add carrot and cucumber, stir to combine together. Add onion and golden needle mushroom. Wait until they are cooked through but still crisp, turn off the heat. Spoon into a bowl. Set aside.

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Scald zucchini, bean sprouts and spinach for about 1 minute. Scoop out and place in the cold water bowl to relieve the heat from vegetables. Drain the water and toss with sesame oil and salt together.

Make the spicy sauce, combine Gochujang sauce, syrup, sesame oil, radish, ginger and salt altogether. Spoon into a bowl.

Heat the sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add rice and spicy sauce. Stir them well, seasoned with salt.

Scoop fried rice in the bowl. Add stir-fried and scalded vegetables. Place the poached egg on top. Sprinkle with Nori seaweed, white sesame and black sesame. Serve with kim ji.

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