Korea / Main dishes

Tofu vegetable bibimbap

Name: Tofu vegetable bibimbap
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 300 g firm tofu, cubed; 350 g freshly cooked rice; 100 g carrot, cut into fine strips; 100 g courgette, sliced; 100 g spinach; 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp water

A colorful rice bowl to mix at the table with a gochujang sauce.

Prep20 min

Cook20 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Units are listed with each ingredient. 1 tbsp = 15 ml; 1 tsp = 5 ml. US cup measures are approximately 240 ml. Chef adaptations may retain source units. Scaling changes quantities, not cooking times. Ingredient ticks reset when the page reloads.

Let’s make it.

Mix gochujang, sesame oil and water for the sauce.
Pan-fry tofu in half the oil until golden and hot throughout.
Cook carrot and courgette in the remaining oil until tender; wilt the spinach separately.
Arrange rice, tofu and vegetables in bowls. Add sauce to taste and mix before eating.

A little kitchen note

Gochujang varies in heat and ingredients. This version omits egg and meat; check the paste if avoiding animal ingredients.

Allergen notes

Soy, sesame; wheat in many gochujang products. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 516 kcal
Protein: 22.5 g
Carbs: 63.9 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fibre: 5.4 g
Total sugar: 7.4 g
Sodium: 275 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

Approximate generic ingredient estimates. Brands, edible portions and cooking change values.

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