Authentic Dolsot Bibimbap: A Golden Recipe with Chem-Dream Rice
Authentic Dolsot Bibimbap: A Golden Recipe with Chem-Dream Rice
Crafting Dolsot Bibimbap Using Chewy and Soft Chem-Dream Rice from Gyeonggi-do
This recipe features Dolsot Bibimbap, a vibrant Korean mixed rice dish, made with ‘Chem-Dream’ rice, known for its soft texture and slightly chewy grain. We’ll guide you through cooking delicious rice and preparing simple, flavorful seasoned vegetables, perfect for using up leftover banchan or any leftover vegetables. It’s an ideal dish for holidays or a satisfying everyday meal. Learn how to achieve a perfect bibimbap, from fluffy rice to perfectly cooked toppings, all served sizzling hot in a stone pot.
Main Ingredients- 2 cups Chem-Dream rice from Gyeonggi-do
- 2 cups water
- 2 pieces dried kelp (dashima)
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/4 zucchini
- 1 cup soybean sprouts
- 1 dried shiitake mushroom (or 1 fresh shiitake mushroom)
- 2 sheets seasoned seaweed (gim)
- 1 egg
Vegetable Seasoning- Pinch of salt
Bibimbap Sauce & Seasoning- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt
Bibimbap Sauce & Seasoning- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing the star ingredient: ‘Chem-Dream’ rice from Gyeonggi-do. This variety boasts a subtle sweetness and a satisfying chewy texture, yielding a beautifully glossy finish when cooked. It’s a versatile rice perfect for everyday meals, bibimbap, or even congee.
Step 2
First, let’s cook the perfect rice. Use a 1:1 ratio of rice to water – 2 cups of rice to 2 cups of water. Add 2 pieces of kelp to enhance the rice’s umami flavor and press the cook button on your rice cooker. This simple method will result in wonderfully aromatic rice.
Step 3
Once the rice is cooked, remove the kelp pieces. Gently fluff the freshly steamed rice with a rice paddle. This aeration prevents the rice from clumping and adds a pleasant texture to your bibimbap.
Step 4
Prepare your bibimbap toppings. Aim for roughly equal amounts of each ingredient for a visually appealing and harmoniously flavored dish. You’ll need carrots, zucchini, shiitake mushrooms, and soybean sprouts.
Step 5
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Thinly julienne the carrot, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms into strips of approximately 0.5 cm thickness. Uniformly cut vegetables cook evenly and make for a beautiful presentation.
Step 6
Crumble or thinly slice the seasoned seaweed (gim) into bite-sized pieces. The savory crispness of the seaweed adds another delightful layer of flavor to the bibimbap.
Step 7
Now, let’s prepare the hot stone pot (dolsot). Generously brush the inside of the dolsot with sesame oil. This step is crucial for preventing the rice from sticking and for achieving a delicious crispy rice crust at the bottom. Once coated, carefully add the cooked rice into the pot.
Step 8
It’s time to make the fried egg, a classic bibimbap topping. Fry the egg to your preference – sunny-side up or fully cooked. A sunny-side-up egg with a runny yolk adds a rich, creamy element when mixed into the bibimbap.
Step 9
Sauté the prepared vegetables. Heat a pan over medium heat with a little oil. Season each vegetable with a pinch of salt before stir-frying. For the soybean sprouts, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms, adding about 2 tablespoons of water while sautéing will help them cook tenderly and remain moist. Sauté each vegetable for about 3 minutes.
Step 10
Artfully arrange the cooked vegetables and the fried egg on top of the rice in the dolsot. Place the egg in the center, surrounded by the colorful mounds of seasoned vegetables. Add the gochujang and soup soy sauce to the side or on top.
Step 11
Place the dolsot over low heat for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the bottom rice to develop a slight crust. Finish by generously sprinkling the crumbled seaweed and toasted sesame seeds over the top. Your sizzling, mouth-watering Dolsot Bibimbap is now ready!
Step 12
Now for the best part: mixing it all together! Use chopsticks or a spoon to thoroughly combine all the ingredients. Enjoy the wonderful symphony of flavors and textures, heated by the stone pot, as you savor every bite.
