Have you ever eaten BIBIMBAP (KOREAN MIXED RICE WITH MEAT AND ASSORTED VEGETABLES)?

Bibimbap (비빔밥) is probably one of the most well-known and beloved Korean dishes to many people.

Bibimbap simply translates to “mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables“. You can make endless variations to this dish depending on your preference and dietary requirements.

We tried making it our own Mauritian way and needless to say, it was an explosion of flavour.

Highly recommend it!

Ingredients:

  • ½English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1¼teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • 1cup shredded carrots
  • 4cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice
  • 2 fried eggs, or 1 cup cubed baked tofu
  • Mushrooms
  • Sesame seeds
  • Sea Salt
  • Kimchi
  • Chopped scallions
  • Peri Peri Sauce

Preparation:

1. In a small bowl, toss the cucumber slices with ½ teaspoon rice vinegar, ¼ teaspoon sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.

2. Heat ½ teaspoon sesame oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the carrots and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring for 1 to 2 minutes until a little bit soft, and then remove from the pan and set aside. Heat ½ teaspoon more sesame oil in the skillet and add the spinach. Cook, tossing, for 30 seconds or until just wilted. Remove from the skillet and gently squeeze out any excess water from the spinach.

3. Assemble the bowls with the rice, cucumber slices, carrots, and spinach. Top with a fried egg or baked tofu. Add the mushrooms. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and drizzle generously with the Peri Peri sauce. Serve with kimchi and scallions, if desired, and the remaining Peri Peri sauce on the side.