Crispy Bean Sprout Bibimbap
The Golden Recipe for Bean Sprout Bibimbap, a Delightful Meal for Everyone
Tired of the daily ‘What should I eat?’ dilemma? This recipe for Bean Sprout Bibimbap is here to solve your home meal planning worries! Enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal that delights both your eyes and palate with the perfect combination of crunchy bean sprouts and flavorful seasoning sauce. Create a special dining experience with this simple yet lovingly prepared dish.
Ingredients for Bean Sprout Rice
- 400g Bean Sprouts (about one handful)
- 3 cups Water (600ml)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 3 cups Rice
- 1 piece Dried Kelp (10cm x 10cm)
Ingredients for Delicious Seasoning Sauce
- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (or ground sesame seeds)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Tbsp Finely Chopped Green Onions
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (or ground sesame seeds)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 4 Tbsp Finely Chopped Green Onions
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the 400g of bean sprouts under running water and trim off the root ends. Place the bean sprouts, 3 cups (600ml) of water, and 1 tsp of salt in a pot. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, simmer for exactly 3 minutes, then immediately turn off the heat. The secret to keeping the bean sprouts crisp is to never lift the lid during cooking!
Step 2
Immediately after cooking, drain the bean sprouts and immerse them in cold water for about 3 minutes to cool them down. This step is crucial for maintaining their crisp texture, making them even more delicious when added to the bibimbap.
Step 3
Drain the cooled, crisp bean sprouts in a colander. Reserve the bean sprout cooking water, as it will be used to cook the rice.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to cook the rice with bean sprout flavor. Rinse the 3 cups of rice thoroughly. Instead of regular water, measure out the 3 cups of reserved bean sprout cooking water and pour it into the rice cooker.
Step 5
Add the rinsed rice and bean sprout water to the rice cooker. Place the piece of dried kelp (10cm x 10cm) in the cooker; it enhances the rice’s flavor. Select the white rice cooking mode and cook the rice until done.
Step 6
While the rice is cooking, let’s prepare the flavorful seasoning sauce. In a bowl, combine 6 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 4 Tbsp finely chopped green onions, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly.
Step 7
If you enjoy a bit of spice, consider adding finely minced hot peppers along with the red pepper flakes for an extra kick. Adjust the amount to your preference.
Step 8
You can also adjust the amount of chopped green onions to suit your taste. The fresh aroma of green onions will add another layer of flavor to the sauce.
Step 9
Once all the ingredients are well combined, your delicious seasoning sauce is ready. Making it ahead of time allows for a smoother cooking process while the rice is being prepared.
Step 10
As a tip, cooking 3 cups of rice with 3 cups of bean sprout water yields about 3 servings of rice. If you cook too much rice, it might stick to the bottom of the cooker, so be mindful of the quantity.
Step 11
Fluff up two servings of the perfectly cooked, fluffy bean sprout rice and place it generously into a serving bowl. Top with a hearty portion of the prepared crisp bean sprouts.
Step 12
Using a spatula held vertically, gently mix the rice and bean sprouts, taking care not to mash the rice grains. It’s important to combine them softly, ensuring each grain remains intact.
Step 13
Now, artfully spoon the prepared seasoning sauce over the bean sprout rice in the bowl. Feel free to be generous with the sauce!
Step 14
Finally, top with a perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg or a fresh raw egg for an even more luxurious and delicious Bean Sprout Bibimbap! Your simple yet satisfying meal is complete.
Step 15
It’s time to mix everything together with your chopsticks and enjoy! Each bite is a delightful harmony of the savory and sweet seasoning sauce, the crunchy bean sprouts, and the warm rice. This amazing taste will surely make you give a thumbs-up! We hope you have a wonderfully satisfying mealtime, and may your table be filled with deliciousness and joy.
