Unlock Bibimbap: A Guide to Korean Rice with Mixed Vegetables!
Bibimbap!
In this era of emerging Korean culture in the world and India we listen to many Korean songs, and dramas and enjoy their cultural dressing sense. So why not we try their food in Indian version like veg.
So let’s make the very famous Korean food Bibimbap. Bibimbap means ‘mixed rice,’ topped with vegetables, and gochujang (red chili pepper paste),” You can add soy sauce.
Ingredients for Bibimbap
Before we embark on our culinary adventure, let’s gather the essential ingredients for our homemade Bibimbap:
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- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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- ½ onion, chopped
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- 1 clove garlic, minced
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- ½ pound cooked tofu or paneer
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- ½ cup carrots, diced
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- ½ cup zucchini, diced
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- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
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- ¼ cup spinach, chopped
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- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
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- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
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- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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- 1 cup cooked brown rice
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- ½ avocado, sliced
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- ¼ cup kimchi( fermented cabbage)
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- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Process
Let’s dive into the step-by-step process of crafting our homemade Bibimbap:
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- First start your cooking by making rice. Add water and brown rice to a pressure cooker or rice maker.
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- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
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- Add your favorite vegetables like tofu or paneer cubes, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, and spinach to the pan.
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- Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
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- Once the vegetables are tender, add some soy sauce, sesame oil, and spices.
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- Now, it’s time to assemble your bibimbap bowls! Start with a base of cooked brown rice. Then, top with the tofu and vegetable mixture, some sliced avocado, kimchi, and sesame seeds.
Additional Toppings
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- Roasted or pickled vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, or moong sprouts.
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- Roasted nuts or seeds, such as peanuts, almonds, sesame seeds, or cashews.
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- Vegan mayonnaise
Feel free to experiment and find your favorite topping combinations!
Tips from the Kitchen!
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- Marinate the tofu ahead of time. This will give the tofu a chance to absorb all the flavors of the marinade. To marinate the tofu, simply cut it into cubes and place it in a bowl with your favorite marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
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- Get creative with your toppings. In addition to the avocado, kimchi, and sesame seeds that are typically used, you can also top your bibimbap with other things like pickled vegetables, roasted nuts, or even a fried egg (if you’re not vegan).
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- Don’t forget the sauce! The sauce is what brings all the flavors of bibimbap together. A simple soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar mixture is a good place to start. You can also add in some other spices, such as garlic powder, ginger powder, or red pepper flakes.
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- Addition of cheese. Cheese in your bowl makes your meal creamy and tasty.
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- Don’t overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of bite.
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- Use a variety of vegetables. Bibimbap is all about the vegetables, so don’t be afraid to get creative
Health Benefits!
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- Vegan bibimbap is a healthy dish because it is packed with nutrients and low in calories. It is a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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- The protein in bibimbap comes from the tofu. Tofu is a good source of plant-based protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscle tissue.
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- The vegetables in bibimbap are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals such as potassium and magnesium.
Conclusion
So now it’s time to conclude whether should you eat this dish or not.
Finally, bibimbap is a relatively low-calorie dish. A serving of bibimbap typically contains around 300 calories. This makes it a good option for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
Health benefits of vegan bibimbap:
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- High in protein
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- High in fiber
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- Good source of vitamins and minerals
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- Low in calories
Best😊