Bibimbap is a signature korean dish, the word literally means "mixed meal" or "mixed rice". It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chilli pepper paste). A fried or raw egg and sliced meat are common additions. The ingredients are stirred together thoroughly just before eating.
A variation of this dish, dolsot bibimbap (stone pot) is served in a very hot stone bowl in which a raw egg is cooked against the sides of the bowl. The bowl is so hot that anything that touches it sizzles for minutes. Before the rice is placed in the bowl, the bottom of the bowl is coated with sesame oil, making the layer of the rice touching the bowl golden brown and crisp.
Since the late 20th century bibimbap has become widespread in different countries, due to its convenience of preparation. It is also served on many airlines connecting to South Korea. Also, Bibimbap is listed at number 40 on World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll compiled by CNN Go in 2011.
What better way to provide a simple yet nutritious meal than to prepare tasty bibimbap :)
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