bibimbap

Mixed Korean rice

Bibimbap is a Korean dish of rice topped with seasoned vegetables, meat, a fried egg, and chili pepper paste, served in a bowl and mixed together before eating.

The name means "mixed rice." When served in a hot stone bowl (dolsot bibimbap), the rice develops a crispy crust at the bottom.

Korean

gochujang

Korean fermented chili paste

  • kimchiFermented Korean vegetables
  • bulgogiKorean marinated grilled meat
  • banchanKorean meal accompaniments

japchae · gimbap · mukbang · ssam · sundae

toppings

spinach

Edible dark green leaves

cucumber · radish · seaweed · egg · bulgogi · gochujang · scallion · mushroom · tofu · sprouts

dolsot

sizzling

Hissing from heat

caramelized · golden · searing · heated · tabletop · steaming · hot-pot · crackling · toasted · charred

mixed

tossed

Threw lightly

colorful · arranged · composed · assembled · medley · harmony · vibrant · presentation · topped · aesthetic

rice

sticky

Apt to adhere

warm · glutinous · bed · portion · bowl · cooked

Categories
Opposites
culinary origin/national cuisine

bibimbapfish and chips

Fried seafood with potatoes

hamburger · haggis · bangers and mash · shepherd's pie · lutefisk

dish composition/structure

bibimbapsushi

Vinegared rice with toppings

nigiri · sashimi · plain rice · noodles · steak

flavor profile

bibimbapboiled potatoes

Tubers cooked in water

gruel · hardtack · congee · white bread

Family

bap

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G