Chewy and Delicious Cockle Bibimbap
Chewy and Delicious Cockle Bibimbap
♥ [Newlywed’s Table] A Cockle Bibimbap Recipe to Stimulate Your Appetite
A special meal for a special day, or a delightful treat on an ordinary one! The chewy cockles mixed with various fresh vegetables create a heavenly flavor when mixed with rice. Get ready to give it a thumbs-up with this easy and delicious Cockle Bibimbap recipe from Yoonvely’s kitchen. 😊
Essential Ingredients- 2 bowls of warm rice
- 500g fresh cockles
- 1 Tbsp coarse salt (for purging cockles)
- 1 green onion
- 5-7 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- Assorted leftover vegetables (cucumber, crown daisy, carrot, etc.) as needed
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds as needed
Fried Rice Seasoning Sauce- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Spicy and Sweet Cockle Salad Dressing- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or plum extract
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Spicy and Sweet Cockle Salad Dressing- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or plum extract
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s clean the cockles. Place the cockles in a bowl, add 1 tablespoon of coarse salt and enough water to cover them. Adding a metal spoon or coin can encourage the cockles to expel sand and impurities. Rub them vigorously with your hands under running water, repeating the rinsing process 4-5 times. Refill the bowl with water, cover it completely with a black plastic bag to block out light, and let them purge in a cool, dark place for about an hour. This helps remove any residual sand for a cleaner taste.
Step 2
Once purged, rinse the cockles clean. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the cockles to the boiling water. Stir them gently in one direction to prevent them from sticking together as they cook. Boiling time is usually around 3-5 minutes, depending on the quantity.
Step 3
Once cooked, it’s time to get the cockle meat out! Be careful not to break or chip the shells. Gently pry open the shells and carefully extract the cockle meat. If the meat is difficult to remove, briefly soaking them in cold water can make it easier.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the star seasoning sauce for the bibimbap! In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic. Mix well. This sauce will be used for the fried rice.
Step 5
Next, let’s prepare the dressing for the cockle salad. In a separate bowl, combine the ingredients for the cockle salad dressing: 1 tablespoon gochugaru, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon vinegar, 0.5 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon corn syrup or plum extract, and 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil. Mix thoroughly. Add the extracted cockle meat and the finely julienned vegetables (cucumber, crown daisy, onion, etc.) to the dressing. Gently toss everything together until the vegetables and cockles are evenly coated with the sauce. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delicious spicy-sweet and tangy cockle salad.
Step 6
Time to stir-fry the aromatics for the fried rice! Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (from the total 2 Tbsp) in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the thinly sliced green onion, minced garlic, julienned onion, and shredded carrot. Sauté until the vegetables soften and become fragrant. This step is key to developing a deep flavor.
Step 7
Once the vegetables are nicely sautéed, add the cooked rice to the pan. Pour in the prepared fried rice seasoning sauce. Use a spatula to break up any clumps of rice and gently stir-fry until the sauce evenly coats every grain of rice. Avoid overcooking on high heat to prevent burning; medium heat is ideal for quick stir-frying.
Step 8
Finally, let’s add the finishing touch of aroma! Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the fried rice and generously sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra nutty flavor. Transfer the delicious cockle fried rice to a serving bowl. Top it generously with the prepared spicy-sweet cockle salad for a visually appealing and incredibly tasty dish! Mix it all together and enjoy! 👍
