World Flavors Cookbook

Boribap (Barley Rice with Veggies)

A rustic and healthy meal of steamed barley and rice mixed with various seasoned vegetables and a dollop of gang-doenjang (concentrated soybean paste).

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 2 cups barley, 1 cup rice
• Assorted namul: spinach, radish, bean sprouts, young radish leaves (yeolmu)
• Gang-doenjang: doenjang, minced beef, onion, mushrooms, simmered until thick
• Sesame oil

Instructions

1. Steam barley and rice together.
2. Prepare various namul side dishes.
3. In a large bowl, place a portion of barley rice.
4. Add the vegetables and a large spoonful of gang-doenjang.
5. Add a drizzle of sesame oil and mix well.