Korean-Style Prawn Bibimbap

Ingredients

• 1 cup medium-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup gochujang
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 medium zucchinis, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
• 1 large carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 pound large prawns, shelled and deveined
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
• Salt, to taste

Method

1. 1In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water, and bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
2. 2In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, Gochugaru, and brown sugar to make the bibimbap sauce.
3. 3In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat, then add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until it is lightly browned and caramelized.
4. 4Add the zucchinis and carrots to the skillet, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly browned.
5. 5Add the prawns, garlic, and a pinch of salt to the skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the prawns are pink and just cooked through.
6. 6In a small non-stick skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat, then crack in the eggs and fry until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to desired doneness.
7. 7To assemble the bibimbap, place a scoop of cooked rice in the bottom of a bowl, then add a spoonful of the vegetable and prawn mixture, a fried egg, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, and serve immediately with the bibimbap sauce on the side.
8. 8Divide the bibimbap sauce among the bowls, spooning it over the top of each dish in a thin, even layer.
9. 9Season with salt to taste, then serve the bibimbap immediately, garnished with additional toasted sesame seeds if desired.

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