Bibimbap

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Bibimbap (BEE-beem-bop):

One of the most popular dishes in Korean cuisine,

bibimbap is a nutritious rice dish of

steamed rice, pre-cooked vegetables and meat.

Whilst the list of ingredients looks daunting, don't be put off by it. 

There are only 7 ingredients in essence: 

Steak, Rice, Egg, Cucumber, Spinach, Capsicum & Chilli Sauce.

 If you are wanting to try something different, this is definately your dish!

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INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

3 Thick Steaks, eye or sirloin (approx 230g each)

Oil Spray

Steak Marinade - or 3 Tbsps Oyster Sauce could be substituted

3 Tbsps Fish Sauce

2 Tbsps Soy Sauce

2 Tsps Sugar

2 Garlic Cloves, minced

1/4 Tsp Ground Coriander

1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper

Pickled Cucmber

1 Lebanese Cucumber, thinly sliced

1 Tsp Caster Sugar

1 Tbsps Rice Wine Vinegar

1 Bunch of English Spinach, stems removed.

4 Eggs

3 Cups of Cooked Steamed Rice

1/2 Capsicum, deseeded and thinly sliced

Chinese Chilli Sauce

METHOD

Stir marinade ingredients together and pour over the steaks. Turn the steaks several times to ensure they are covered with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.

Prepare the vegetables whilst the steak is marinating.

Combine cucumber, sugar and vinegar in a small bowl, and set aside to marinate.

Boil a jug of water. (And if wanting to cook rice, start now)

Heat a large fry pan over a high heat. When hot, add oil spray and the marinated steaks and sear for 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare; or an extra 2 minutes each side for medium-well.

Transfer the steaks to a warm plate, cover loosely with foil, and leave to rest for 4 minutes.

Respray the frying pan, break in eggs and fry until the edges of the white are becoming golden and yolks are starting to set.

Pour boiled water over the spinach to wilt, then drain well.

To Serve:

Thinly slice the meat.

Divide the rice between four bowls.

Top the rice with sliced beef, pickled cucumber, spinach, capsicum, fried eggs, and sesame seeds.

Serve with Chinese chilli sauce.