As someone who enjoys regularly trying new foods from different parts of the world, I am very happy I came across bibimbap. A popular Korean staple that is simple to prepare, filling, extremely healthy, and perfectly balanced. Learn why you should make it a regular dish in your home!

CNN lists the dish as one of the most delicious foods according to a survey by its readers. Essentially, it is steamed white rice topped with various vegetables, beef, and an egg. Most will also spice it up a bit with Korean chili pepper paste (which sounds much spicier than it really is! – I promise.) Some other variations substitute the egg and beef for seafood, such as octopus or salmon.

What makes the dish great is that it supplies many vegetables such as cucumbers, zucchini, daikon mushrooms, bellflower root, gim, spinach, soybean sprouts, fern stems, and tofu (although tofu is not always added.) Other variations include Shiitake mushrooms, which are known to be extremely beneficial. Some also use sesame seeds for extra taste. With the beef, and egg, the dish is well balanced and will keep you satisfied for hours. The high amount of vegatables contain strong amounts of vitamins necessary for healthy eyes and skin.

In case you’re wondering how to order the dish, it is pronounced “bibi-bomp”. If you’d like to try making it yourself, we’ve posted the following recipe from You may want to use low-sodium soy sauce to cut down on sodium intake and use egg beaters if you’re watching your cholesterol. Be sure to have a tall glass of water, as the dish is full of fiber.

For 4- 6 servings.


  • Cooked rice
  • a package of bean sprouts
  • 2 small size of zucchinis
  • a bunch of spinach
  • a quarter worth of cucumbers
  • 5-7 Shiitake mushrooms
  • fern brakes (kosari)
  • 200 grams of ground beef (about half a pound) or any protein you prefer, such as chicken, pork, etc
  • 1 small carrot, eggs
  • soy sauce, hot pepper paste, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and vegetable oil

Arrange everything on a platter.

  1. Cook the rice. You can use a rice cooker or a stainless pot. If you’re in a rush, you can always buy rice made from a local Chinese take-out.
    Put it on the platter.
    Put it on the platter
  9. prepare eggs with sunny side up or any way you like.

Finally, Put your rice In a big bowl, and attractively display all your vegetables and meat t. Place the egg on the center. Serve it with sesame oil and hot pepper paste. If you have sesame seeds, sprinkle some to taste. Lastly, mix it up and eat!{jcomments on}

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