Bibimbap

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Korean rice bowl with vegetables and egg.

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Bibimbap is a Korean bowl of warm rice topped with separately seasoned vegetables such as spinach, carrot, bean sprouts and mushrooms, often with beef, a fried egg and gochujang chili paste, all mixed together before eating. It supplies carbohydrate, moderate protein and some fiber; the gochujang and soy sauce add sodium and a little sugar. Brown rice and extra vegetables add fiber.

Macronutrients Distribution

Protein: 6g (22.2%)
Fat: 5g (18.5%)
Carbs: 16g (59.3%)
Fiber: 2g

Basic Nutritional Info

NutrientValueDV
Protein6g10.7%
Fat5g7.1%
Carbs16g5.3%
Simple Sugars5.6gEstimate
Complex Carbs8.4gEstimate
Fiber2g8.0%
Water71g2.8%
Calories1305.8%

Glycemic Index

Low (0-55) Medium (56-69) High (70+)
54

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Fatty Acids Composition

Fatty AcidAmountUnitDV
Saturated0.82g4.1%
Monounsaturated2.3g9.2%
Polyunsaturated1.55g11.9%
Omega-30.465gEstimate
DHA4mg0.4%
Omega-61.085gEstimate
Trans0.01g0.5%

Antioxidants

Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.

Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.

CompoundAmountUnit
Vitamin C3.28mg
Vitamin E0.74mg
Selenium8.25mcg

Vitamins

VitaminAmountUnitDV
vitamin A83.8mcg9.3%
vitamin B10.038mg3.2%
vitamin B20.093mg7.2%
vitamin B31.31mg8.2%
vitamin B60.142mg8.4%
vitamin B923.5mcg5.9%
vitamin B120.148mcg6.2%
vitamin C3.28mg3.6%
vitamin D0.158 (6 IU)mcg1.1%
vitamin E0.743mg5.0%
vitamin K49.2mcg41.0%

Minerals

MineralAmountUnitDV
calcium27.7mg2.8%
iron0.976mg5.4%
magnesium22.9mg5.7%
phosphorus78.2mg11.2%
potassium183mg7.0%
sodium205mg8.9%
zinc0.927mg8.4%
copper0.103mg11.4%
manganese0.351mg15.3%
selenium8.25mcg15.0%

Essential Amino Acids

Amino AcidAmountUnitDVDIAAS
Histidine 165mg23.6%144%
Isoleucine 280mg20.0%131%
Leucine 480mg17.6%110%
Lysine 402mg19.1%117%
Methionine 244mg23.2%149%
Phenylalanine 476mg27.2%163%
Threonine 246mg23.4%138%
Tryptophan 59mg21.1%125%
Valine 334mg18.4%117%

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Allergens

GlutenEggsSoySesame

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Main Difficulty: Medium Servings: 2 Total: 45 min

Ingredients

  • Short-grain white rice 240 g
  • Spinach 150 g
  • Carrot 1 medium
  • Shiitake mushrooms 100 g
  • Bean sprouts 100 g
  • Beef sirloin, thinly sliced 150 g
  • Eggs 2
  • Gochujang 2 tbsp
  • Toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp
  • Soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • Garlic, minced 2 cloves
  • Toasted sesame seeds 1 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice and keep it warm.

  2. 2

    Blanch spinach and bean sprouts separately, squeeze dry, and season each with a little sesame oil, garlic, and salt.

  3. 3

    Saute julienned carrot until just tender, then saute sliced shiitake until browned.

  4. 4

    Marinate the beef in soy sauce, garlic, and a splash of sesame oil, then stir-fry over high heat until cooked through.

  5. 5

    Fry the eggs sunny-side up so the yolks stay runny.

  6. 6

    Divide rice between two bowls and arrange the vegetables and beef in separate mounds on top.

  7. 7

    Top each bowl with a fried egg, a spoonful of gochujang, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

  8. 8

    Mix everything together thoroughly before eating.