Rice Cookers Recipes

Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl)

Zojirushi Recipe – <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl)

The word Bibimbap means "mixing the rice", so after you have pleased your eyes with the colorful sight of the bowl, mix it well to enjoy it best. The more mixing the better, they say.


            	<i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl)  Ingredients

Ingredients (serves 4):
To Cook in the Rice Cooker:

  • 2 cups (rice measuring cup) short or medium grain white rice
  • Water to fill to water level 2 for “WHITE RICE

To Prepare Separately:

  • 1 cup daikon radish, julienned
  • 1/2 bunch spinach
  • 2 cups bean sprouts
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 8 oz. ground beef

Sauce:

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. soy sauce
  • 2 tsp. dark sesame oil

Toppings:

  • 4 eggs
  • A handful crushed Korean dry seaweed
  • 2 tsp. sesame seeds
  • Gochuchang (seasoned red pepper paste) to taste

              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 1
1

Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Rinse rice until water clears, drain and place in the inner cooking pan. 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 2
2

Add water to the corresponding water level for “WHITE RICE. Cook the rice using the “REGULAR” (if available), or the "WHITE RICE" setting.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 3
3

While rice is cooking, prepare the toppings. Mix 1/4 tsp. salt, sugar and vinegar into daikon radish and set aside.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 4
4

Blanch the spinach. Drain and cool with cold water and squeeze out water. Cut into 3 inch long segments, then dress with 1/4 tsp. salt, soy sauce and 1 tsp. sesame oil.


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 5
5

Blanch the bean sprouts. Drain and dress with 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. sesame oil.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 6
6

In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and sauté carrots for one minute and add 1/4 tsp. salt. Set aside.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 7
7

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for sauce. Heat frying pan, sauté ground beef for 3 minutes, add the sauce and continue to cook until all the liquid is absorbed.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 8
8

Fry four eggs sunny side up.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 9
9

When rice completes cooking, place rice in individual serving bowls. Squeeze excess liquid from daikon radish. Arrange all prepared vegetables and beef radially on the rice.

 


              <i>Bibimbap</i> (Korean Rice Bowl) Step 10
10

Place one sunny side up egg in the center on top of each bowl. Top with crushed seaweed and sesame seeds. Serve with gochuchang on the side.

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