Vegetarian Bibimbap

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1. 1

   Rinse the short grain rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.

   Ongeveer 2 min

2. 2

   Combine the rinsed short grain rice and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

   Ongeveer 20 min

   Tip van de kok: Do not lift the lid while the rice is cooking.

3. 3

   Once cooked, remove the short grain rice from heat and let it steam, covered, for another 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

   Ongeveer 10 min

4. 4

   Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath to stop cooking. Squeeze out excess water and set aside.

   Ongeveer 3 min

5. 5

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and sugar to create the vegetable seasoning mixture.

   Ongeveer 1 min

6. 6

   Heat a large pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of cooking oil. Sauté the julienned carrot for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp. Transfer to a separate plate.

   Ongeveer 3 min

7. 7

   Add a little more cooking oil to the pan if needed. Sauté the julienned zucchini for 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp. Transfer to the same plate as the carrot.

   Ongeveer 3 min

8. 8

   Sauté the sliced shiitake mushroom for 3-4 minutes until browned and tender. Transfer to the plate with the other vegetables.

   Ongeveer 4 min

9. 9

   Toss the blanched spinach, sautéed carrot, zucchini, and shiitake mushroom with half of the prepared vegetable seasoning.

   Ongeveer 2 min

10. 10

    In a separate small bowl, combine gochujang, rice vinegar, and water for the sauce.

    Ongeveer 1 min

11. 11

    Fry the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness in the same pan, using a little more cooking oil if necessary.

    Ongeveer 3 min

12. 12

    To assemble, divide the cooked short grain rice into two bowls. Arrange the seasoned vegetables neatly over the rice.

    Ongeveer 2 min

13. 13

    Top each bowl with a fried egg and a spoonful of the gochujang sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds if desired.

    Ongeveer 1 min

14. 14

    Serve immediately and mix everything together before eating.