Bibimbap

How about making Bibimbap for your child? It’s a nutritious and colorful Korean mixed rice dish that is kids friendly. Here’s a simple recipe for Bibimbap:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup assorted vegetables (carrots, spinach, bean sprouts, mushrooms, and zucchini)
• 1 cup protein (sliced beef, chicken, or tofu)
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sesame seeds for garnish

Steps:

1. Prepare the vegetables: Julienne or thinly slice the carrots, zucchini, and mushrooms. Blanch the spinach and bean sprouts in boiling water for a few seconds, then rinse with cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.
2. Marinate the protein: If using sliced beef or chicken, marinate it with soy sauce, minced garlic, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. If using tofu, you can simply pan-fry it until golden.
3. Fry the eggs: Fry four eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness.
4. Assemble the bibimbap: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Arrange the assorted vegetables and protein on top of the rice. Place a fried egg on top of each bowl.
5. Serve with gochujang: Place a spoonful of gochujang on top of the bibimbap. You can adjust the amount to your spice preference.
6. Mix it up: Before eating, mix all the ingredients together so that the rice, vegetables, protein, and egg are evenly coated with the gochujang.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

Bibimbap is not only nutritious but also a fun and interactive meal for kids as they can mix and match different ingredients. Enjoy!