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Bap is the Korean word for "cooked rice". Bap refers also to a soft yeast roll with a characteristic floury finish. Baps are popular in Scotland as hot breakfast rolls.

Bap is a term used in British and Korean cuisine with different meanings. In the UK, a bap refers to a soft, round bread roll often used for sandwiches or breakfast items. In Korea, bap (밥) means "rice" and is a staple of Korean meals, served plain or as part of various rice dishes.

Popular Recipe: Korean Bibimbap (비빔밥) – Mixed Rice Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked rice (short-grain or jasmine rice)
  • 100g beef (or tofu for a vegetarian option), thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 1 zucchini, julienned
  • ½ cup bean sprouts
  • ½ cup spinach, blanched
  • 1 egg (fried or raw, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the rice: Cook and keep warm.
  2. Sauté vegetables: In a pan, stir-fry carrots, zucchini, and bean sprouts separately with a little sesame oil and garlic. Season with salt.
  3. Cook the protein: Sauté beef or tofu with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil until cooked through.
  4. Assemble the bowl: Place rice in a bowl and arrange the cooked vegetables, protein, and blanched spinach on top.
  5. Add toppings: Fry an egg and place it on the rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and add a spoonful of gochujang.
  6. Mix and enjoy: Stir everything together before eating for a flavorful, balanced meal.

Summary

Bap can refer to a British bread roll or Korean rice. A popular Korean dish featuring bap is Bibimbap, a colourful, nutritious rice bowl mixed with vegetables, protein, and spicy sauce.

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