[Culinary Journey with Lee Soon-ho] (38) Unique Bibimbap from Eight Provinces
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Bibimbap, a quintessential Korean dish, comes in two main types: pre-mixed before serving ('Bibinbap') and mixed at the table ('Bibimbap'). This article explores various unique regional versions from across Korea, with restaurants in Jinju and Ulsan being some of the oldest specializing in this dish. Jinju bibimbap is known for its incorporation of seafood such as barnacle and clams, whereas Jeonju bibimbap features ingredients like squash jelly and bean sprouts, using beef bone broth. Recent popular versions include Iksan's Hwangdeung bibimbap with assorted jellies and raw beef. Each region offers its own twist, often using local ingredients that highlight the diversity of Korean cuisine.