Korean · easy · 40 min · serves 2
How to make bibimbap vegan
Short answer
Replace fried egg, beef, some gochujang contains no animal products but check with turmeric tofu round or silken tofu, marinated shiitake or soy mince. The method is unchanged and takes about 40 minutes for 2 servings.
What makes the classic version non-vegan
- Fried egg
- Beef
- Some gochujang contains no animal products but check
Swap table
| Instead of | Use | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | Turmeric tofu round or silken tofu | Fry until edges crisp |
| Beef | Marinated shiitake or soy mince | Soy, sesame, garlic marinade |
Method
- 1Prepare each namul separately: spinach, beansprouts, carrot, courgette.
- 2Marinate shiitake in soy, sesame oil, garlic and sugar, then fry hard.
- 3Fry a turmeric-seasoned tofu round until crisp at the edges.
- 4Press hot rice into a hot stone or heavy pan for a crust.
- 5Arrange toppings, add gochujang and sesame, and mix at the table.
The one thing people get wrong
Season each vegetable separately — that's what makes bibimbap taste layered rather than flat.
Frequently asked questions
- Can bibimbap be made vegan?
- Yes. Replace fried egg, beef, some gochujang contains no animal products but check with turmeric tofu round or silken tofu, marinated shiitake or soy mince. The method stays essentially the same and takes about 40 minutes.
- What is the hardest part of veganizing bibimbap?
- Season each vegetable separately — that's what makes bibimbap taste layered rather than flat.
- How long does vegan bibimbap take?
- About 40 minutes for 2 servings — a easy recipe.
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