From above, it's a beautiful mosaic of multi-colored ingredients symmetrically arranged around a sunny yolk of a fresh egg nestled in the center. The white bed of rice lays the canvas for the vibrant green of seasoned spinach, royal purple of shredded beetroot, punchy orange of julienned carrots, and the brownish charm of the bulgogi meat. A colorful assortment of Banchan dishes adds to the tapestry.

Celebratory Bibimbap with Banchan

Name: Celebratory Bibimbap with Banchan
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: white sushi rice, 2 cups None; egg, 4 None; bulgogi meat, 8 oz None; medium beetroot, 1 julienned; medium carrot, 2 julienned; spinach leaves, 2 cups blanched and seasoned; Jung-Sik Kimchi, to taste None; Banchan salads, 4 servings None; sesame oil, to drizzle None; salt and pepper, to season None

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Korean

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: August 15, 2025

Happy Korea Independence Day, New York! Today, we're making a delightful 'Bibimbap' - a traditional Korean dish that symbolizes unity. The vibrant mix of fresh vegetables, hearty protein, and warm rice diced, plated and mixed beautifully will satisfy your eyes before your palate. Rice, Jung-sik Kimchi, bulgogi meat, and our distinct range of small salads, collectively called 'Banchan', are the key ingredients that make this dish unique.

Ingredients (for 4)

White sushi rice - 2 cups
Egg - 4
Bulgogi meat - 8 oz
Medium beetroot - 1 - julienned
Medium carrot - 2 - julienned
Spinach leaves - 2 cups - blanched and seasoned
Jung-sik kimchi - to taste
Banchan salads - 4 servings
Sesame oil - to drizzle
Salt and pepper - to season

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍚🔥🔛

Cook the sushi rice as per the packet instructions and keep it warm afterwards.
Step 2 - 🍳🥩✨

Heat your pan and cook your bulgogi meat until slightly caramelized, then set it aside.
Step 3 - 🥕🔥🧂

Lightly fry julienned carrots and beetroot in a separate pan with a touch of oil, season accordingly.
Step 4 - 🍃💦🥣

Boil and drain the spinach, squeeze out excess water, sprinkle with salt, pepper and drizzle sesame oil, then mix gently.
Step 5 - 🍲🥕🍳

In a large serving bowl, place the warm rice. Arrange your vegetables and meat in distinct segments around the bowl. Top the center with a cooked egg (preferably sunny side up).
Step 6 - 🥣🍴🍽️

Serve your dish with Jung-Sik Kimchi and the Banchan dishes on the side.

Additional

The meaning of 'Bibimbap' is mixing various ingredients, which reflects the unity and harmony embodied in Korea Independence Day. Don't hesitate to guide your guests to mix their Bibimbap together before digging in. Make it a kid-friendly event by letting them arrange their toppings or mix the ingredients together.