Let me show you my inspired take with this Easy Bibimbap with Gochujang Sauce—perfect for weeknight meals, hosting, and beyond!
What is Bibimbap?
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish comprised of rice, a mixture of vegetables, an egg, and sometimes meat, often served in a hot stone bowl. It’s typically served with sauce, my favorite being Gochujang.
What is Gochujang?
Gochujang is a spicy-sweet Korean sauce that’s typically made of a blend of chilies, glutinous rice, salt, and fermented soybeans. Because most brands are not gluten-free I made my own vegan Gochujang recipe and have to say it’s quite close to the real thing! Plus, it only requires 1 blender, 5 ingredients, and 5 minutes to prepare. My take on bibimbap requires just 10 ingredients to make and comes together quite quickly, especially if you’ve already cooked your brown rice and made (or purchased) your Gochujang sauce.
What vegetables are in Bibimbap?
Aside from cooked rice, bibimbap typically comes with a variety of cooked vegetables with various preparations. But to keep things simple for a weeknight meal, I simply sautéed bean sprouts, green onion, carrots, zucchini, and fresh spinach in a little sesame oil and coconut aminos (or sub tamari or sea salt), and topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Do you need a dolsot (hot stone bowl) for serving Bibimbap?
Traditionally, bibimbap is served in a hot stone bowl called a dolsot, which allows you to assemble the bibimbap and then heat the underside so the rice gets browned and crispy. Yum. However, you can either skip the dolsot and use a basic serving bowl or my little hack is to stir fry your cooked rice in a little sesame oil until crispy and brown before serving so it gets some added crunch and texture.
Is Bibimbap vegetarian?
Depending on the ingredients in the Gochujang sauce and whether or not it’s served with meat, bibimbap can be vegetarian when served with an egg. We opted for a perfect fried egg, but also suggest some vegan options below that are just as delicious. We hope you LOVE this inspired take on bibimbap! It’s: Quick & easy to makeColorfulCustomizableComforting& Delicious This would make the perfect weeknight meal or for hosting, as it’s customizable with protein and vegetable topping options. The Gochujang sauce isn’t overly spicy either, so it’s even great for guests with more sensitive palates. Need ideas for what to serve this with? How about some Homemade Vegan Kimchi, Gochujang Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts, or Gochujang-Spiced Cauliflower Wings?! If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don’t forget to tag a photo #minimalistbaker on Instagram. Cheers, friends!
