According to many research documents, Bibimbap is a noble dish for the royal family that appeared about 200 years ago in Joenju - the capital of Jeolla province in the Southwest of Korea. Here, the special fragrant rice grains, fragrant green vegetables and excellent processing skills are the factors that make this dish famous.
This is a mixed dish usually served in a stone bowl, including rice, vegetables, seaweed, eggs, meat, etc. The vegetables are usually cucumbers, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, etc. and stir-fried beef, fried eggs. The main flavors of this dish are fragrant sesame oil and gojujang chili sauce.
The way the ingredients are arranged and decorated is also important. The rice layer is at the bottom. The julienned vegetables are arranged next to each other in harmonious and beautiful colors. In the middle is a fried egg or a raw egg yolk.
Bibimbap in movies from a faraway country has now become familiar to food lovers around the world, especially in Asia, where most daily meals are rice. The preparation is extremely simple, the taste is delicious and nutritious, providing all the necessary nutrients for the body such as protein, vitamins, minerals, organic substances and fats, making this dish increasingly popular.
Ngoc Anh
