Bibimbap

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• 300 g short-grain white rice — cooked and kept warm

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• 250 g beef sirloin — thinly sliced

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• 2 tbsp soy sauce — for beef marinade

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• 1 tbsp sesame oil — for beef marinade

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• 2 clove garlic cloves — minced

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• 1 tsp sugar — for beef marinade

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• 1 piece carrot — julienned

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• 1 piece courgette — julienned

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• 100 g shiitake mushrooms — sliced

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• 150 g bean sprouts

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• 200 g spinach — fresh

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• 3 tbsp vegetable oil — for frying

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• 4 piece eggs

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• 4 tbsp gochujang — Korean chilli paste

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• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds — for garnish

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• 1 pinch salt — to taste

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Step by step

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the sliced beef with 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, minced garlic, and 1 tsp sugar. Mix well and leave to marinate for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Blanch the spinach for 1 minute, drain, rinse under cold water, squeeze out excess moisture, and chop roughly. Season lightly with salt and a few drops of sesame oil.

3. 3

   Blanch the bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, and season lightly with salt and sesame oil.

4. 4

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the julienned carrot for 2– 3 minutes until just tender. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, sauté the courgette for 2– 3 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.

6. 6

   Sauté the sliced mushrooms for 3– 4 minutes until golden and any liquid has evaporated. Season lightly with salt. Set aside.

7. 7

   Increase the heat to high, add a little more oil if needed, and stir-fry the marinated beef for 2– 3 minutes until just cooked through and caramelised. Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Wipe the pan clean and fry the eggs sunny-side up in a little oil, keeping the yolks runny.

9. 9

   Divide the warm cooked rice among 4 serving bowls. Arrange the prepared vegetables and beef in separate sections on top of the rice, creating a colourful wheel pattern.

10. 10

    Place a fried egg in the centre of each bowl. Add a dollop of gochujang to each bowl and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

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    Serve immediately, instructing diners to mix everything together thoroughly before eating.