Spicy and Sweet Wild Garlic Bibimjang (Mixed Rice Sauce)
Boosting Immunity with Seasonal Wild Garlic Bibimjang
Eating plenty of seasonal greens boosts immunity! That’s why I made this wild garlic bibimjang that you can make and store to enjoy. Its refreshing, slightly sweet, and spicy flavor profile is perfect for mixing with rice, and making a generous batch means you can always have a delicious meal ready. This bibimjang is also great for strengthening your immune system with the goodness of spring greens.
Main Ingredients- 150g fresh wild garlic (San-jeok)
- 1/6 medium onion
- 2 red chili peppers
Spicy & Sweet Seasoning Sauce- 20ml homemade soy sauce (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 20ml anchovy sauce (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 50ml shiitake mushroom & kelp broth (approx. 3.5 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (from tidal flats)
- 1 portion minced burdock root
- 1/6 medium onion, minced
- 1/2 stalk white part of scallion, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 3 Tbsp minced radish
- 20ml plum extract (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 40g)
- 1 tsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup glutinous rice paste (approx. 60ml)
- 20ml homemade soy sauce (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 20ml anchovy sauce (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 50ml shiitake mushroom & kelp broth (approx. 3.5 Tbsp)
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (from tidal flats)
- 1 portion minced burdock root
- 1/6 medium onion, minced
- 1/2 stalk white part of scallion, minced
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 3 Tbsp minced radish
- 20ml plum extract (approx. 1.5 Tbsp)
- 1/2 cup gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 40g)
- 1 tsp perilla oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup glutinous rice paste (approx. 60ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully trim the roots of the wild garlic and wash it thoroughly under running water. Soaking it in a mild vinegar solution (about 1 drop of vinegar per cup of water) for over 10 minutes will help cleanse it further. Once drained, chop the wild garlic into bite-sized pieces, about 1-2 cm long. Thinly slice the red chili peppers and the onion.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the heart of our delicious bibimjang – the seasoning sauce. In a bowl, combine all the seasoning ingredients except for the perilla oil and sesame seeds: homemade soy sauce, anchovy sauce, shiitake & kelp broth, coarse sea salt, minced burdock root, minced onion, minced scallion, minced garlic, minced ginger, minced radish, plum extract, gochugaru, and glutinous rice paste. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. The glutinous rice paste will give the sauce a smooth consistency and add depth of flavor.
Step 3
It’s best to adjust the seasoning of the sauce to your personal taste. Taste the sauce and if it’s not salty enough, add a little more salt or anchovy sauce. If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add some corn syrup or more plum extract until it’s just right for you.
Step 4
Add the prepared wild garlic, sliced onion, and red chili peppers to the well-mixed seasoning sauce. Gently toss everything together to ensure the sauce evenly coats the vegetables. Give it a final taste. If the seasoning is slightly on the saltier side, it’s perfect for bibimbap. Finish by stirring in one teaspoon of perilla oil and one tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant aroma and nutty flavor.
Step 5
There are many delicious ways to enjoy this finished wild garlic bibimjang! A truly delightful meal can be made by spooning about 1.5 tablespoons of the bibimjang onto a bowl of warm rice and adding a drop of sesame oil, then mixing it all together. You can also add boiled bean sprouts to the rice before mixing for an extra crunchy texture. It’s versatile for bibimbap, bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), and more!
