Bi Bim Bop Recipe

Ingredients for Bi Bim Bop

• Cooked Rice
• Mixed Salad Greens
• Peanut Oil
• Garlic Clove
• Green Onion
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced
• 1 cup baby spinach
• Cucumber
• Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

How to Make Bi Bim Bop

1. Cook 1 cup of short-grain rice according to package directions.
2. While rice cooks, prepare the vegetables: Chop 1/2 cup of lettuce, 2 cloves of garlic, 2 green onions (white and green parts separated), and 1 medium zucchini (sliced).
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and white parts of the green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the zucchini slices and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until slightly tender-crisp.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the cooked rice and the sautéed zucchini mixture.
7. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of oil and sauté 1 cup of baby spinach until wilted (about 2-3 minutes).
8. Add the wilted spinach to the rice bowl.
9. Add 1/2 cup of chopped cucumbers to the rice bowl.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tablespoon water, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
11. Pour the sauce over the rice mixture and gently toss to combine.
12. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions and a fried egg (optional) before serving. Enjoy!