Chilled Kimchi Rice Bowl (Kimchi Mari Bap)
Beat the Heat with a Refreshing Bowl of Kimchi Mari Bap
This is a hearty and refreshing Kimchi Mari Bap that you can enjoy as a complete meal. All the ingredients are served cold, making it the perfect dish to cool you down and invigorate your appetite. Experience a delightful cold rice dish that’s both satisfying and incredibly cooling.
Main Ingredients- 2 bowls of cooked rice (preferably cold)
- 1 bowl of well-fermented kimchi (sour kimchi), chopped
- 700ml cold anchovy broth (or substitute with cold beef broth or water)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 onion
- Carrot (same amount as onion)
- Cucumber (same amount as onion)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
🌟 Let’s start preparing the ingredients for a delicious Kimchi Mari Bap! 🌟
Step 2
🍚 Prepare the Rice: Use leftover cold rice or cook fresh rice and let it cool down completely. It’s important to ensure the rice grains aren’t clumped together.
Step 3
🥬 Season the Kimchi: Rinse the well-fermented kimchi to remove excess brine, then squeeze out the water thoroughly. Finely chop the kimchi into about 0.5cm strips. In a bowl, gently mix the chopped kimchi with 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp sesame oil. Tip: If your kimchi is too sour, add a little more sugar to balance the flavors.
Step 4
🥣 Season the Broth: To the cold anchovy broth (700ml), add 1 Tbsp soy sauce for soup. Adjust the remaining seasoning with salt, adding about 4 pinches. Feel free to adjust to your taste. Tip: For a tangier flavor, you can add 1-2 tsp of vinegar at this stage. This creates a wonderfully balanced broth.
Step 5
🥕 Prepare the Vegetables and Egg: Thinly julienne the onion, carrot, and cucumber to about 2mm thickness. Crack the egg into a bowl, beat it well to break the yolk and any stringy bits, ensuring it’s smoothly beaten.
Step 6
🍳 Sauté the Vegetables: Lightly oil a heated pan. Sauté the julienned onion, carrot, and cucumber separately. Add a pinch of salt to each vegetable as you sauté to bring out their natural sweetness and enhance their flavor.
Step 7
🌟 Make and Slice the Egg Omelet: Pour the beaten egg thinly onto a lightly oiled, heated pan over low heat. Cook slowly until a thin omelet is formed. Let it cool slightly, then julienne it into fine strips. These colorful garnishes add both visual appeal and texture.
Step 8
❄️ Chill All Ingredients: Place the sautéed vegetables, julienned egg omelet, and seasoned kimchi in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly. Ensuring all components are cold is key to enjoying the refreshing taste of Kimchi Mari Bap.
Step 9
🥣 Assemble and Enjoy: Place the chilled rice in a deep serving bowl. Artfully arrange the prepared garnishes (sautéed vegetables, egg strips) and the seasoned kimchi on top of the rice. Pour the chilled, seasoned broth generously over the ingredients. Your delicious and refreshing Kimchi Mari Bap is ready to be savored!
