Bibimbap literally means "mixed rice", and that's the joy of it — a bowl of warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savoury beef mince and a fried egg, all crowned with a spoonful of sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. You mix the lot together at the table until every grain is coated.
Each topping is simple on its own; together they make something far greater — nutty, spicy, fresh and rich all at once, with the runny egg yolk tying it all together.
It's also a brilliant fridge-clearer. The vegetables here are a classic line-up, but bibimbap happily takes whatever needs using up. Prep the toppings ahead and dinner is on the table in minutes.
