Bibimbap is a popular Korean dish that contains many ingredients mixed in a bowl with rice and hot pepper paste. It is also referred to as goldongban and is one of the most representative Korean dishes along with bulgogi and kimchi.
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There was a longstanding tradition among our ancestors that any leftover food on New Year’s Eve was not to be kept into the New Year. For this reason, the practice of mixing various ingredients in a bowl with rice was started. Koreans are also known to cook many different dishes to pay respects to their ancestors on major holidays such as the Lunar New Year and Chuseok. Since there is a lot of food leftover on these occasions, people enjoy mixing them.
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Although the recipe for bibimbap sounds rather simple, there are regional variations and one of the most well known is Jeonju bibimbap which contains bean sprouts. With a growing number of health conscious individuals, bibimbap containing fresh shoots, wild greens or mountain herbs is also gaining popularity. It’s not only the variation in ingredients that make a difference. Dolsot (stone pot) bibimbap, containing slow-cooked rice, has always been popular. Another interesting variation is yangpun (large brass bowl)bibimbap. As the Korean name suggests, the large brass bowl contains enough bibimbap to feed two to three.
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The ingredients, an assortment of herbs and meats, all have their own distinct flavors and tastes, but a spoonful of hot pepper paste in the mix produces a surprisingly pleasant taste.
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Bibimbap is not only delicious, it also contains a wealth of nutrients such as cellulose and vitamins while being low in cholesterol and fat. Such healthy dishes are ideal for all but especially so for busy students as well as hardworking individuals always on the go.
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What better way to provide a simple yet nutritious meal than to prepare tasty bibimbap for your entire family.
Here's another video for cooking Bibimbap!
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