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gracoman ![]() Chef ![]() Joined: 09 August 2013 Status: Offline Points: 843 |
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There are two basic methods for serving Korean Bibimbap. Dolsot (stone bowl) Bibimbap (mixed rice) and the other more common way which is served in a metal or other type of bowl. Dolsot was the traditional method used at the royal table but this disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Korean restaurants serve dolsot but most Korean households will use a metal bowl.
Granite bowls are pre heated in a 400ºF oven, a bit of toasted sesame oil is added, then the rice and side dishes are added all topped with a raw egg yolk. The bowls are then placed over a flame that heats the bowls for several minutes so the rice sizzles and crackles forming a delicious crust. The bowls are brought to the table so hot the sizzling continues for several minutes after they are delivered to your delighted guests. It is hot enough to cook the egg and any sliced raw meat that may have been added. The bowl keeps everything piping hot for the entire meal. Break open the yolk first so it runs down into the rice making it creamier. Stir it all together along with the Korean gochujang hot pepper paste or gochujang sauce that is sure to be included. The egg and meat will cook inside the hot bowl. Koreans use this dish as a stand alone and as a way to use up leftovers. I picked up several Korean Dolsots. The bowl on the right has been seasoned. Notice the wooden trivets that are placed underneath the bowls to protect your table from the heat. I live close by to this H Mart ![]() Finished bibimbap has many side dishes that are placed on top of the rice before being mixed together. These side dishes are individually cooked so different textures and flavors can shine on their own. There are endless variations for bibimbap ingredients but a few are always present. The gochujang sauce, Korean spinach, soybean sprouts, toasted sesame oil, and an egg will always be included. I used spinach, English cucumber, carrot, soybean sprouts, zucchini, red bell pepper, sliced marinated beef tenderloin, gochujang, green onion, and toasted sesame seeds. Pictures are Korean stainless steel flat chopsticks and a stainless long handles bibimbap spoon. Bibimbab is eaten with a spoon. ![]() Another Dolsot Bibimbap ![]() Delicious!!! |
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TasunkaWitko ![]() Admin Group ![]() Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9301 |
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I have to say, that really looks good - and that is some beautiful presentation and photography, as well! I like the idea of the bowl doing the final cooking, then keeping the food warm.
One of our local restaurants is owned by a Korean family - from Korea - but they only have one Korean dish on the menu (Bulgogi)...two, if you count the Kimchee that it is served with. This is a waste, in my opinion; especially because the Bulgogi is really, really good. Our town is missing out on some wonderful food, and if it were up to me, we'd see a few more selections. |
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gracoman ![]() Chef ![]() Joined: 09 August 2013 Status: Offline Points: 843 |
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It's hard for me to imagine a Korean restaurant without bibimbap on the menu but Korean food may be unknown where you are and it might not be prudent to try and sell such unknown dishes.
I've had a similar experience in the very small town in Maine where my family hails from. A Chinese restaurant opened there some 20 years ago and the whole town was ga ga over the wonderful dishes coming out of that kitchen. Well, we gave it a go after hearing the glowing reviews from the townsfolk. Worst Chinese food I've ever had the misfortune to eat. There was beef gravy poured over everything. Beef gravy on stir fry that, believe me, had never see a wok, and beef gravy poured over the egg foo yung. I guess you do what you gotta do to stay in business. |
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HistoricFoodie ![]() Admin Group ![]() Joined: 21 February 2012 Location: Kentucky Status: Offline Points: 4891 |
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That pretty much sums it up, Gman. Most Asians believe that most Americans do not have an appreciation of their cuisines. So they are adapted, often radically, to meet what the restaurant believes is Western taste.
Far too often they are right, unfortunately. Don't know if you can remember the "Chinese" food of the 1950s % 60s. My God! Neon orange sauces, gross flavorings that have little to do with real Chinese cooking, and so forth. Yet, at that time, that's what the market would bear. Anyway, getting back to your post, +1 on Ron's comments. Beautiful presentation. |
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TasunkaWitko ![]() Admin Group ![]() Joined: 25 January 2010 Location: Chinook, MT Status: Offline Points: 9301 |
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gMan and Brook - correct on both counts, and it is unfortunate.
For what it's worth, their American" menu is good, and they offer several Chinese dishes as well; but, I would love to see more from Korea. it would definitely be refreshing and unique...certainly a draw from the larger college town of Havre (20 miles away). |
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Ron, have you thought of discussing this with them. If they've got that sort of eclectic menu, they might be open to the idea---if they can be shown that it would work.
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I might do exactly that, Brook - I don't have much of a rapport with the family, but the proprietor and his wife are both very nice people, and a suggestion from an interested party would probably be well received.
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Nothing can illustrate your point better. |
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