BTS AMAs Victory Bibimbap (비빔밥)
Why this food?
Bibimbap is Korea's most iconic mixed rice bowl, combining seasoned vegetables, protein, and gochujang (red chili paste) in one harmonious dish. It's the ultimate celebration meal for K-pop fans—colorful, customizable, and packed with flavor. Perfect for BTS ARMY gathering to commemorate historic wins.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
Bibimbap literally means 'mixed rice' (bibim = mix, bap = rice) and dates back to Korean royal court cuisine. Koreans believe the circular bowl shape and mixed ingredients symbolize balance and harmony—why it's served at celebrations and family gatherings. Mixing everything together before eating is essential to the experience and represents unity.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 고추장 | CJ Bibigo Gochujang Korean Red Chili Paste CJ Authentic Korean brand available at most Walmarts. No substitute captures the same fermented depth—worth seeking out. Shop at Walmart |
Sesame oil 참기름 | Walmart Great Value Sesame Oil Great Value Regular store brand works perfectly. This is the essential finishing oil that gives bibimbap its signature nutty flavor. Shop at Walmart |
Ground beef or plant-based protein 단호박 또는 소시지 | Walmart Great Value 80/20 Ground Beef or MorningStar Farms Plant-Based Crumbles Great Value / MorningStar Farms Choose either option based on preference. Both cook in under 5 minutes and absorb soy sauce seasoning beautifully. Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 2 tablespoons CJ Bibigo Gochujang Korean Red Chili Paste
- 1 tablespoon Walmart Great Value Sesame Oil
- 8 oz Walmart Great Value 80/20 Ground Beef or MorningStar Farms Plant-Based Crumbles
Instructions
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Step 1: Cook 2 cups short-grain white rice according to package directions. While rice cooks, thinly slice 1 medium carrot and 1 medium zucchini into matchsticks.
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Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté carrot and zucchini separately (1-2 minutes each) with pinch of salt. Set aside on a plate.
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Step 3: In the same skillet, cook 8 oz ground beef (or plant-based ground substitute) with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 minced garlic clove until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
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Step 4: Fry 1 egg sunny-side up in the skillet, keeping yolk runny.
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Step 5: Divide warm rice between 2 bowls. Arrange cooked vegetables and beef in sections on top like spokes on a wheel. Place fried egg in center. Drizzle 2 tablespoons gochujang mixed with 1 tablespoon sesame oil over the top. Mix everything together vigorously and serve immediately while hot.
