How to make Dolsot Bibimbap (비빔밥)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a plant-based protein that is less expensive and lower in calories.

gochujang

💰Cheaper: sriracha

Sriracha offers a similar heat and flavor profile.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more economical option that can be used for cooking.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Aquafaba can replace egg for a vegan option.

Soak dried shiitake mushrooms for at least a couple hours or overnight.

Drain and squeeze out excess water from the mushrooms, remove stalks, and chop into thin strips.

In a bowl, mix 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of sugar, then add the chopped mushrooms and stir to combine.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of sesame oil and a pinch of salt, then stir again.

Cook the mushrooms in an oiled pan on medium high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Prepare the seaweed by rinsing it in a bowl to remove salt, then submerge it in water for about 30 minutes.

Drain the water from the seaweed, take out a few strips, and cut them into 2-inch pieces.

In a bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds with the seaweed, then stir fry on medium heat for about 2 minutes.

Remove the stem from the zucchini, cut it lengthwise, and slice it into half-moon shapes.

Coat the zucchini with 1 teaspoon of salt and let it sit for about 30 minutes to extract water.

After 30 minutes, rinse the zucchini a couple of times and drain, then squeeze out excess water and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a bowl, mix the zucchini with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds, and 1 teaspoon of hot pepper powder, then add 1 teaspoon of sesame oil and stir to combine.

Set the zucchini aside to absorb the flavors.

Blanch bean sprouts in boiling water for about 1 minute, then strain the water.

In a bowl, mix the bean sprouts with 0.25 teaspoon of salt, 0.5 teaspoon of sesame oil, a pinch of garlic, and 0.5 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds, then toss to mix and adjust seasoning to taste.

Cook short grain sushi rice according to package instructions.

In a heated stone bowl, brush a layer of sesame oil, then add steamed rice.

Gradually heat the stone bowl on low heat, then increase to medium heat to avoid cracking.

Plate the ingredients on top of the rice for visual appeal, arranging contrasting colors next to each other.

Add a dollop of bibimbap sauce to the middle of the bowl, and top with a sunny fried egg.

Serve the bibimbap on a heat-proof dish or wooden plank, and mix everything together before eating.

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