Bibimbap: a must-try Korean comfort food
Bibim ("mixed") bap (rice) is Korean comfort food of the highest order, and a dish we especially love when the weather turns cool. And you can easily make it at home, with the right ingredients. The four most important ones, according to Chatelaine's food editor Soo Kim, are the egg for the runny yolk, perfectly cooked sticky rice, chili paste (Gochujang) and sesame oil. Try our bibimbap recipe, or experiment with mix-ins ranging from traditional to Indian-inspired (suggestions below).
Traditional (shown above) Rice + Julienned cucumbers Sautéed, julienned carrots Blanched and seasoned mung bean sprouts Blanched and seasoned spinach Sautéed zucchini slices Seasoned nori Shredded lettuce Daikon kimchi Sautéed shiitake mushrooms Sunny-side up fried egg Toasted sesame seeds Sesame oil
Watch: How to julienne vegetables
Vegetarian Rice + Baby kale Pickled cucumbers Marinated tofu Sliced avocado Seasoned carrots Sautéed king oyster mushrooms
Watch: How to pit an avocado
Seafood Rice + Shiitake mushrooms Blanched octopus Shrimp Seasoned seaweed salad
Indian Basmati rice + Curried chickpeas Sautéed spinach Lemon pickle Fried shallots
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