Bibimbap 비빔밥 (BEE-beem-bop) literally means "mixed rice." The dish is served as a bowl of warm steamed/fried rice topped with namul (seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste),soy sauce, or doenjang (a fermented soybean paste). Common additions include: a raw/fried egg and slices of meat. The hot dish should be stirred together prior to eating.

The difference between Gopdol Bibimbap and Bibimbap?

Gopdol Bibimpbap = Hot pot version of Bibimbap.

Bibimbap

Bibimbap Ingredients (varies)

Bibimbap at Madang Korean BBQ (Staten Island)

1. Jeyuk - Gopdol- Bibimbap

2. Tofu - Gopdol - Bibimbap

I love bibimbap for it's sizzling pot of rice, spicy sauce, and veggies.

Fun Facts!

1. The name bibimbap was adopted in the early 20th century. It was originally called goldongban, which means rice made by mixing various types of food

2. Goldongban at the time was served to the king usually as a lunch or an between-meal snack

3. This dish was traditionally eaten on the eve of the lunar new year. People felt that they had to get rid of all of the leftover side dishes before the new year; therefore, the solution was to put all the leftovers in a bowl of rice and mix them together

For more info on Bibimbap:

Historical and Biological Aspect of Bibimbap

Bibimbap Recipe