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lazy bibimbap-inspired rice bowl

Bibimbap-Inspired Rice Bowl (20 minutes!)

This lazy bibimbap-inspired rice bowl takes just 20 minutes, with simple ingredients for a cozy weeknight meal that still feels special.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: easy recipe, quick meal, Rice Bowl
Servings: 1

Ingredients

For the pork and eggs:

  • 100 g ground pork
  • tbsp neutral oil
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 1 red chili sliced
  • 3 eggs

For the sauce:

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp gochugaru Korean chili flakes
  • tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • Black pepper to taste
  • cup water
  • ½ tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water, mix well

For garnishing:

  • 1 green onion chopped
  • chilies sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, chicken bouillon, and a pinch of black pepper. Add the water, stir until smooth, and set it aside.
  • Heat a pan over medium heat and add the ground pork. Cook until the pork is nicely browned, then stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about one minute until everything is fragrant. If you like an extra kick, add in the sliced green and red chilies at this point.
  • Push the pork mixture to the side of the pan to create space. Drizzle in a little oil if needed and crack in the eggs.
  • Pour the sauce into the pan, cover with a lid, and let everything simmer together over low heat for about two minutes.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in a small amount of cornstarch slurry and gently shake or stir the pan until the sauce thickens.
  • Finish by sprinkling chopped green onion and, if desired, a few extra slices of chili for garnish. Serve immediately over bowls of hot steamed rice, or add the rice directly into the pan and mix everything together for a comforting, bibimbap-inspired bowl.