Spicy & Sweet Ggomak Bibimbap (Cockle Rice Bowl) – Umjine Style
Enjoy the Famous Umjine Ggomak Bibimbap Recipe at Home!
We’re finally sharing the recipe for Umjine Ggomak Bibimbap, a signature dish from Gangneung! Now you can easily recreate this popular restaurant-quality cockle rice bowl in your own kitchen, no matter where you are. With over 90% similarity to the original, this special recipe is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Prepare a delicious meal that rivals your favorite dining spots!
Main Ingredients- 200g pre-cooked and shelled cockles (ggomak)
- 1 bunch fresh chives (or to taste)
- 1/2 medium onion
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1-2 Cheongyang chili peppers (or to your spice preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. Gently rinse the pre-cooked and shelled cockles under running water. Since they are already cooked, there’s no need to boil them again. Lightly drain any excess water.
Step 2
2. Finely dice the peeled onion. 3. Finely chop the washed chives to a similar size as the onion. 4. Finely mince the Cheongyang chili peppers (remove seeds if you prefer less heat, or keep them for extra spiciness). The chives are a key ingredient for adding a fresh crunch and vibrant flavor to the bibimbap.
Step 3
5. Let’s make the essential seasoning sauce for the Ggomak Bibimbap! In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp mirin, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp coarse gochugaru. Mix everything well. Using coarse gochugaru not only gives a beautiful color but also adds a pleasant texture.
Step 4
6. Add the prepared cockles to the bowl with the seasoning sauce and gently toss to coat them evenly. Be careful not to overmix, just enough to ensure each cockle is well-coated. This simple step completes the seasoned cockle mixture. The taste is surprisingly complex and delicious for such a simple process! For the best flavor, it’s recommended to consume the seasoned cockles within two days.
Step 5
7. To serve, spoon a generous portion of warm white rice into a bowl. Arrange the seasoned cockles attractively on top. Sprinkle with seaweed flakes (gim-garu) if desired, and your Umjine-style Ggomak Bibimbap is ready to impress!
Step 6
Once you try this recipe, you’ll be amazed at how such a simple dish can be so incredibly appealing and delicious! We highly recommend giving it a go. Umjine Ggomak Bibimbap is truly fantastic!
