Sea Squirt Bibimbap: A Spring Delicacy
Sea Squirt Bibimbap: A Spring Delicacy
Revive Your Appetite This Spring with Delicious Sea Squirt Bibimbap
Introducing Sea Squirt Bibimbap, a dish that captures the fresh taste of the sea! While sea squirts are typically in season from May to June, spring sea squirts are said to be the most flavorful. Let’s make this delicious Sea Squirt Bibimbap with the best spring sea squirts to awaken your appetite. The chewy texture and fragrant aroma of fresh sea squirts will make a simple bowl of rice extraordinary.
Main Ingredients- 300g cleaned sea squirts
- 2 handfuls of fresh vegetables (lettuce, perilla leaves, cucumber, carrots, etc., prepared to your liking)
Seasoning Sauce- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Maesil-cheong (plum extract)
- 1/2 Tbsp Ginger extract
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Maesil-cheong (plum extract)
- 1/2 Tbsp Ginger extract
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh, cleaned sea squirts that were delivered in seawater, capturing the ocean’s freshness.
Step 2
Gently rinse the cleaned sea squirts once under running water. Be careful not to wash them for too long, as this can diminish their unique, fragrant aroma.
Step 3
Wash the prepared vegetables thoroughly under running water. Using a salad spinner to remove excess moisture will result in a cleaner and tastier bibimbap. Chop them into bite-sized pieces. (Tear or chop lettuce and perilla leaves, and julienne cucumbers or carrots.)
Step 4
Place warm rice into a wide bowl. This forms the base of your bibimbap, so prepare it with care.
Step 5
Cut the larger sea squirts into bite-sized pieces. If they are too small, they may lose their satisfying chewiness. Aim for pieces that preserve the sea squirt’s texture.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the delicious bibimbap sauce (gochujang sauce)! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp Gochujang, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp plum extract, 1/2 Tbsp ginger extract, and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix well. Finally, stir in 1/3 Tbsp sesame oil and 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds to complete the fragrant sauce. You can add a little sugar or corn syrup to your taste.
