Fresh Sea Urchin Bibimbap
A Taste of the Sea: How to Make Delicious Sea Urchin Bibimbap (A Nourishing Meal)
This Sea Urchin Bibimbap recipe is made with fresh vegetables you likely have at home. While some enjoy it simply with soy sauce and sesame oil, true sea urchin lovers often savor its pure flavor without any additions. When the summer heat sets in, appetites can wane and energy levels drop, making this a perfect, revitalizing one-bowl meal. It’s a wonderful way to enjoy the bounty of the sea and boost your vitality.
Main Ingredients
- Fresh Sea Urchin 100g
- A handful of baby greens or mixed greens
- 2 Lettuce leaves
- 1 Handful of cabbage (thinly shredded)
- 1/4 Carrot (thinly julienned)
- 1 Sheet of roasted seaweed (consider seasoning if using seasoned laver)
- 1 Bowl of cooked rice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your bibimbap. You’ll need 100g of fresh sea urchin, a handful of baby greens, 2 lettuce leaves, and a handful of cabbage, thinly shredded. Julienne 1/4 carrot. Tear 1 sheet of roasted seaweed into bite-sized pieces, or cut up seasoned laver if using. Prepare 1 bowl of warm cooked rice. Also, have 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and a pinch of sesame seeds ready.
Step 2
Fresh sea urchin is readily available these days from online retailers and supermarkets. In some regions of Korea, like the East Sea coast, it’s affectionately called ‘Anjjanggu’. While it used to be a rare delicacy, now it’s accessible for everyone to enjoy. The key to an exceptional sea urchin bibimbap is the freshness of the sea urchin itself, so choose the best quality you can find.
Step 3
Place the warm cooked rice into a bowl. Be mindful of the rice quantity; using too much can overpower the delicate flavor of the sea urchin. It’s best to keep the rice as a foundation, allowing plenty of room for the vegetables and the star ingredient – the sea urchin.
Step 4
Artfully arrange the prepared vegetables over the rice. Scatter the shredded cabbage, julienned carrots, baby greens, and lettuce leaves, creating a visually appealing composition. The crisp texture of the fresh vegetables adds another delightful layer to the dish.
Step 5
Now, generously place the fresh sea urchin in the center of the bowl. Sprinkle the crumbled roasted seaweed and sesame seeds over the top. With just the sea urchin and a few simple additions, you’ve created a stunning, restaurant-worthy one-dish meal.
Step 6
Just before eating, drizzle with sesame oil and soy sauce according to your preference. Then, mix everything together with a spoon and enjoy! The soft, briny, and rich flavor of the sea urchin melds beautifully with the crisp vegetables and fluffy rice. Fresh sea urchin is best enjoyed immediately after purchase, as it can develop an off-flavor if stored for too long. For a comforting accompaniment, a bowl of warm seaweed soup pairs wonderfully with this bibimbap.
