Dolsot Bibimbap

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.

Marinate thinly sliced ribeye beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, scallions, garlic, and black pepper for about 30 minutes.

Blanch 2 pounds of spinach for no more than 3 seconds, then pour into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

Squeeze out excess water from the spinach, place in a mixing bowl, and season with salt, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and scallions. Taste to ensure seasoning is good.

Blanch bean sprouts the same way as the spinach, squeeze out excess water, and season with the same ingredients.

Cut carrots and onions into matchstick pieces. Sauté carrots with soy sauce, sugar, and a little sesame oil. Sauté onions separately in the same manner.

Prepare spicy chili sauce by mixing gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and honey. Taste to ensure it's to your liking.

Pan-fry the marinated beef until cooked.

In an earthenware bowl, add a layer of sesame oil and rice. Assemble the vegetables in order: carrots, onions, spinach, bean sprouts, and optional fern break. Add the beef on top and place an egg yolk in the center.

Heat the assembled bowl on the stovetop until sizzling, listening for the crackling sound and seeing steam.

Drizzle sesame oil and spicy sauce over the assembled dish before serving.

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