Kinja Eats: Bibimbap

October 15, 2018

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Daily Dish:

Bibimbap

(Bi-Bim-Bap)

Bibimbap is a simple dish full of complexity. Made from seasoned mixed vegetables with soy and sesame oil seasoned beef on rice, topped with egg. Our rich, traditional korean chili pepper paste is served separately. This dish pairs well with either our hot or cold house sake or any of our other sake and soju selections, as well as with a cold beer, fountain drink, or tea.

Bibimbap is a dish based on the simplicity of taking GOOD ingredients and putting them together to make a great dish. It is a staple in Korean cuisine and for good reason—the best reason really—It. Is. Awesome. To fully appreciate the simple genius behind this dish, we will take a look at a Wikipedia article outlining the history and development of Bibimbap.

History

The name bibimbap was adopted in the early 20th century. From the Joseon Period (1392–16th century) until the 20th century, bibimbap was called goldongban, which means rice made by mixing various types of food. This dish was traditionally eaten on the eve of the lunar new year as the people at that time felt that they had to get rid of all of the leftover side dishes before the new year. The solution to this problem was to put all of the leftovers in a bowl of rice and to mix them together. Bibimbap is also thought to have been eaten by farmers during farming season as it was the easiest way to make food for a large number of people.[citation needed] Bibimbap was served to the king usually as a lunch or a between-meal snack.

Bibimbap is first mentioned in the Siuijeonseo, an anonymous cookbook from the late 19th century. There its name is given as 비빔밥 (bubuimbap). Some scholars assert that bibimbap originates from the traditional practice of mixing all the food offerings made at an ancestral rite (jesa) in a bowl before partaking in it.

Since the late 20th century, bibimbap has become widespread in different countries, due to its convenience of preparation. It is also served on many airlines connecting to South Korea.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibimbap

Now that we’ve journeyed through the history of Bibimbap from past to plate, I think that I’m going to go get a bowl myself (seriously). Come visit Kinja at our North Division location and try a bowl of our delicious bibimbap for yourself, we know you’ll love it too.

Dish of the Day Author: Kinja