Kim Dae-seok's Sea Squirt Bibimbap

• whole sea squirt 200g
• red pepper powder 2 tablespoons
• green chili pepper 1 piece
• minced garlic 1 tablespoon (lightly measured)
• ssamjang 1/2 tablespoon
• sugar 1/2 tablespoon
• vinegar 3 tablespoons
• soy sauce 1 tablespoon
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
• mitsuba stems 10 sprigs
• warm rice 1 bowl
• baby greens 1 handful
• roasted seaweed flakes to taste

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Using a small amount of ssamjang instead of gochujang helps preserve the unique slightly bitter aroma of sea squirt while enhancing its rich, savory depth.
• The addition of vinegar enhances the freshness and complements the oceanic flavor of sea squirt, resulting in a clean, non-fishy taste.
• Use only the crisp stem portions of mitsuba rather than the leaves to maintain a clean texture and delicate fragrance.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to enjoy a simple, flavorful one-bowl meal at home with a strong oceanic aroma.
• ⭐People looking for a savory, umami-rich bibimbap using a ssamjang base instead of spicy gochujang.
• ⭐Anyone wanting to experience the perfect harmony of fresh mitsuba and sea squirt flavors.