Bibimbap

Bibimbap
Dolsot-bibimbap (hot stone pot bibimbap)
TypeBap
Place of originKorea
Region or stateEast Asia
Associated cuisineKorean cuisine
VariationsDolsot-bibimbap, Jeonju-bibimbap, Jinju-bibimbap, Tongyeong-bibimbap
Korean name
Hangul
비빔밥
RRbibimbap
MRpibimpap
IPApi.bim.p͈ap̚

Bibimbap (/ˈbbɪmbæp/ BEE-bim-bap; Korean: 비빔밥; lit. 'mixed rice'), sometimes romanised as bi bim bap or bi bim bop, is a Korean rice dish.

The term bibim means "mixing" and bap is cooked rice. It is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed or blanched seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste). Egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions, stirred together thoroughly just before eating.

In South Korea, some cities such as Jeonju, Jinju, and Tongyeong are known for their versions of bibimbap. In 2017 the dish was listed at number 40 on the World's 50 most delicious foods readers' poll compiled by CNN Travel.