Aromatic Chwinamul (Aster Scaber) Bibimbap with Seasoned Soy Sauce
Aromatic Chwinamul (Aster Scaber) Bibimbap with Seasoned Soy Sauce
Recipe for Aromatic Chwinamul Bibimbap with Seasoned Soy Sauce
Discover how to make a fragrant and delicious Chwinamul Bibimbap using fresh, tender aster scaber from the spring season. This recipe allows you to enjoy the taste of spring anytime by utilizing frozen Chwinamul. Layering the rice with fragrant Chwinamul and a flavorful seasoned soy sauce creates a magnificent meal that rivals any feast. The addition of spicy Cheongyang chili peppers to the sauce further enhances the Chwinamul rice, making it an irresistible dish. If you’re a fellow vegetable lover like Rose, this is the ultimate healthy meal you’ll never get tired of. Make this Chwinamul Bibimbap right now!
Main Ingredients- Frozen blanched Chwinamul (Aster Scaber), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups of rice
Spicy Seasoned Soy Sauce Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy-Kelp Broth or water
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (seeds removed and finely minced)
- 1 tsp Fine Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 tsp Dried Shiitake Mushroom Powder (or other flavorful mushroom powder)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Ground toasted sesame seeds (sesame salt)
- 1 tsp Fragrant perilla oil (Deulgireum)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy-Kelp Broth or water
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (seeds removed and finely minced)
- 1 tsp Fine Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 tsp Dried Shiitake Mushroom Powder (or other flavorful mushroom powder)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Ground toasted sesame seeds (sesame salt)
- 1 tsp Fragrant perilla oil (Deulgireum)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Take out the Chwinamul (Aster Scaber) that was previously blanched and stored in the freezer. Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Soaking the rice before cooking makes it fluffier and tastier.
Step 2
If you love eating meals mixed with various vegetables, this Chwinamul Bibimbap will be your absolute favorite! In a bowl, combine the prepared Chwinamul with fragrant perilla oil and shiitake mushroom powder for added umami. Gently mix it with your hands. Then, arrange this seasoned Chwinamul attractively on top of the soaked rice. (Alternatively, you can cook the rice first and then mix in the seasoned Chwinamul).
Step 3
Place the Chwinamul and rice together in your rice cooker and cook as usual. The rice has turned out perfectly fluffy and delicious! The subtle aroma of Chwinamul has infused into the rice, making your mouth water already.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the spicy seasoned soy sauce to enhance the flavor of your Chwinamul rice! In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, broth (or water), finely minced Cheongyang chili pepper, gochugaru, shiitake mushroom powder, minced garlic, ground sesame seeds, and perilla oil. Mix everything well. The spiciness of the Cheongyang chili peppers adds a wonderful kick to the sauce.
Step 5
Your Chwinamul rice, brimming with the aromatic essence of Chwinamul, is ready! Add a generous amount of the prepared seasoned soy sauce and mix well. The taste is so delightful that one bowl might not be enough. Try enjoying a spoonful with plenty of Chwinamul and seasoned sauce.
Step 6
While dried Chwinamul is also delicious when prepared as a side dish, the flavor of fresh Chwinamul, blanched and frozen during spring, truly shines when used in dishes like this rice. Properly storing seasonal vegetables allows you to enjoy their deliciousness throughout the year.
Step 7
Pairing the fragrant Chwinamul rice with the spicy seasoned sauce and a bowl of warm soup creates the ultimate healthy meal. Enjoy a healthy and delicious meal that highlights the natural flavors of the ingredients, without complicated cooking steps.
Step 8
Place the seasoned soy sauce over the warm Chwinamul rice. Mix it thoroughly with your right hand, then your left hand. The moment you take a bite, you’ll exclaim ‘Wow!’ The tenderness of the Chwinamul and the savory sauce create a perfect harmony.
Step 9
The addition of Cheongyang chili peppers in the seasoned sauce makes the Chwinamul rice even more zesty and flavorful. This delightful combination will surely make your mealtime more enjoyable. Enjoy your delicious mixed rice!
