Bi Bim Bap

One of my favorite things to get for lunch is Bi Bim Bap. What is that you ask?? Simply put, its similar to a Korean fried rice. Brown rice, mixed veggies, an egg, protein of your choosing, sesame oil and some spicy sauce that makes it so delicious! It's a great deal, fulfilling and not so bad for you. I decided I needed to take it on myself at home. I knew it wouldn't be quite the same, but tried to hit on some of the flavors.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons sesame oil
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cup brown rice, cooked
• 2 eggs
• 1 pound of protein of choice (shredded beef, ground beef, ground turkey, shredded chicken, shrimp, etc.)
• sliced mushrooms, lightly sauteed
• bean sprouts, lightly sauteed
• sliced zucchini
• carrots, julienned
• chili paste

Directions:

• Mix together the first three ingredients and set aside. 
• Brown up your protein of choice. Add half of the soy sauce mixture after about 5 minutes. Continue cooking until most of liquid is absorbed. 
• In another pan, fry the egg until cooked. I like a slightly runny yoke for this, but your choice!
• Divide rice among bowls. Arrange veggies and meat around and top with egg. Drizzle with remaining soy mixture and chili paste to taste.