Bi Bim Bap
(source: Ken's Folder)

Prep Time:1 hr.
Cook Time:1 hr.

Ingredients:

Directions:
  1. Make the marinade: combine 1 cup soy sauce, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped white scallions, 3 tbsp toasted, crushed sesame seeds and pepper to taste.
  2. Cut chicken breasts into small pieces, matchstick sized.
  3. Let rest at least 2 hrs in marinade—refrigerated.
  4. Season egg yolks with salt. Beat until smooth.
  5. Lightly oil and heat nonstick pan over medium heat.
  6. Cook yolks crepe-style. Transfer crepes to sheet pan to cool.
  7. Repeat process with egg whites. (If necessary, add small amount of cornstarch-water mixture to keep whites smooth.)
  8. Julienne white and yellow crepes. Reserve.
  9. Season carrots and cucumber with salt. Set aside 5 mins. Rinse; pat dry. Saute in sesame oil. Reserve.
  10. Stir-fry spinach in sesame oil. Reserve.
  11. Arrange chicken, egg, vegetables around rice.
  12. Make Kochujang sauce: combine 1/4 cup kochujang (chili-bean paste), 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tbsp water in saucepan. Heat to boil, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture reduces, 3-5 mins.
  13. Serve Kochujang sauce with the Bi Bim Bap.
Yield: makes 6 servings