Get inspired by real stories of transformation and cook a delicious, healthy dish.
Explore Korean-inspired cooking with Tofu Bibimbap, a colorful bowl filled with seasoned tofu, sautéed vegetables, and flavorful sauce. This dish is a celebration of balance—textures, colors, and nutrients working together.
Recipe: Tofu Bibimbap
Servings per recipe: 4
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 Cups of Brown Rice
- 1 Cup of Carrots, julienned
- 4 Cups of Baby Spinach
- 2 Cups of Bean Sprouts
- 1 Cup of Corn Kernels (grilled optional)
- 3 Cups of Zucchini, quartered and sliced
- 4 oz of firm Tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tsp Sesame Oil
- 3 Cups Shiitake and Enoki Mushrooms
- 4 Tbsp Tamari Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Mirin
- 3/4 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Seaweed Strips
- Sprinkle Black and/or white sesame seeds
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp Gochujang (korean fermented red chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 1/2 tsp Mirin
- 1-2 Tbsp Water (to dilute gochujang)
Directions
Boil rice in 3 quarts salted water for about 30 minutes or until soft. Drain and set aside to keep warm.
Vegetables: cook each separately in a skillet over medium heat adding a little salt and sesame oil as needed to each, setting each aside when done before using the same pan to cook the next.
Tofu: cook in hot skillet without stirring until browned then turn and brown the next side until browned all over.
Mushrooms: cook with soy sauce and mirin and continue cooking until liquids are absorbed and mushrooms are softened.
For the sauce, place the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk until no lumps remain. Add enough extra water to achieve the consistency of warm honey.
To serve: place a layer of warm cooked rice on the bottom of a wide bowl or plate. Arrange the prepared vegetables and tofu on top of the rice. Pour 1-2 Tbsp of sauce over the tofu and other ingredients as desired. Garnish with seaweed and sesame seeds and enjoy!
