Tuna Bibimbap

Korean Bibimbap Sauce:

• 4 TB gouchujang, sub sriracha  
• 2 tsp sugar 
• 2 1/2 TB soy sauce or tamari (if GF)
• ½ tsp of toasted sesame oil  
• 1 tsp of rice wine vinegar 
• Salt and pepper to taste

Bibimbap:

• 1 cup of cooked white or brown rice 
• 2 ½ TB of butter, cut into pieces
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable oil etc) 
• ½ cup of shredded carrots  
• 2 – 3 radishes thinly sliced
• ½ cup peas (if frozen, thaw out) 
• 1 jar of Toninno Albacore Spring Water, drained 
• ½ cup of mung bean sprouts  
• ¼ cup kimchi 
• 2 scallions thinly sliced 
• 2 eggs, fried sunny side up (optional) 
• Salt and pepper, toasted sesame seeds

For Sauce:

• Mix all ingredients in bowl, season with salt and pepper with whisk or use a hand blender and set aside in the refrigerator. If mixed by hand the dressing will be more textured. If dressing is too thick slowly add in a tiny bit of water, one tsp at a time to thin to desired consistency  

For Bowl 

• Cook rice as directed by package and set aside 

• In a medium pan place 1 tsp of oil and sauté onion until translucent, season with salt and pepper and set aside 

• Preheat oven to 425F

• In large bowl place rice, sautéed onion, butter and half of sauce. Mix together and put on large sheet pan in oven even layer

• Bake rice in oven for 25 – 35 minutes checking half way through and mixing up rice slightly to allow of even browning 

• Rice should be crispy, slightly dry but not burnt. Once rice is at this point, remove from oven and set aside 

• Cook peas according to package directions 
• Place tuna in a bowl and lightly mix 2 tsp of sauce 
• Divide cooked rice evenly in the bottom of bowls 
• Divide remaining ingredients in two bowls and top with tuna mixture and fried egg 
• Drizzle with dressing, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and enjoy! 

This recipe is so flexible. Feel free to use your favorite combination of seasonal vegetables. The sauce goes with everything!

Sauce can be made ahead of time or stored for two days in the refrigerator or future use

Spicy and Cozy

Gochujang is very popular Korean Chili paste and comes in various heat levels. It can be easily found in the Asian section of most major grocery stores. If you are avoiding spice this can be omitted or if you are having trouble finding this then Sriracha or sambal is a nice substitute