For this easy bibimbap, all you need is rice, gochujang or red pepper paste, and some runny sunny-side-up eggs. It’s one of my favorite quick and easy meals of all time!
Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish that is made of freshly cooked rice, seasoned vegetables, gochujang (red pepper paste), and some form of protein. It’s placed in a hot stone pot called dolsot. As you mix all the ingredients, it continues to cook and makes the rice crispy! The more you mix, the better it tastes. That’s why bibimbap literally means mixed rice!
While that sounds fantastic, I know everyone doesn’t have the time to make different kinds of seasoned vegetables or banchan to go with the bibimbap. That’s why I’m sharing an easy version of bibimbap or what I call Broke Boyz Bibimbap!
What You’ll Need
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Freshly Steamed Rice
To start off, you can never really go wrong with freshly cooked rice. If you haven’t seen it or don’t know how to make one, check this article where I teach you how to make rice without a rice cooker!
In Korean homes, rice is a staple. It doesn’t need to be seasoned so you can pair it with different side dishes, saucy braised meat, or soups.
Gochujang or Red Pepper Paste
Red Pepper Paste is fermented red pepper powder wherein the process produces a paste that tastes sweet, savory, and ultimately spicy. Definitely another Korean pantry staple!
There have been many questions about what brand of Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste) to use. For me, the only thing you need to check is if it’s a product of Korea or is made in Korea. That’s when you know it’s good!
People also ask for a gochujang substitute, and honestly, I can’t think of any. It’s pretty unique and worth trying out. Head down to your local H-mart or Asian grocery store, grab one, and let me know how you like it!
Since you will only use a small amount of pepper paste, I’m sure you will have leftovers so here are some recipe ideas where you can use gochujang:
- Yangnyeom Korean Fried Chicken
- Spicy Stir-fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
- Kimchi Fried Rice
- Spicy Enoki Mushrooms
- Pepper Paste Stew (Gochujang Jjigae)
For a non-spicy version that’s equally savory, sometimes I use soy sauce in place of gochujang for my broke boyz bibimbap!
Perfectly Cooked Egg
Don’t forget your runny sunny-side-up eggs to give the rice a yolky flavor! If you’re having trouble making a perfect egg, the secret is a non-stick pan, frying oil (vegetable or canola), and medium heat. Let the pan heat up then place your eggs in it. Allow it to cook over medium heat until desired doneness is reached. Transfer to a plate. It should come right off since you’re using an oiled non-stick pan.
Combine the rice, gochujang, and egg. Season with some sesame oil, and garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and seaweed paper. Mix thoroughly. Remember, the more you mix, the tastier it gets!
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Broke Boyz Bibimpab aka Gochujang Rice
Ingredients
- 1 bowl Rice Freshly cooked
- 1-2 tbsp Gochujang aka Red Pepper Paste
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Egg Sunny Side Up
- Scallion for Garnish
- 1/2 tsp Sesame Seeds
- Seaweed Paper for Garnish
Instructions
- Place gochujang and sesame oil on top of the rice.
- Cook the egg sunny side up and place on top of rice.
- Add sesame seeds, scallion, and seaweed paper for garnish
- Mix together and enjoy!
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