Bibimbap (비빔밥, Korean pronunciation: [bibimbap],^[1] sometimes anglicized bi bim bap or bi bim bop) is a Korean dish. The word literally means “mixed rice”. Bibimbap is served as a bowl of warm white rice topped with namul (sautéed and seasoned vegetables) and gochujang (chili pepper paste), soy sauce, or doenjang (a fermented soybean paste). A raw or fried egg and sliced meat (usually beef) are common additions. The hot dish is stirred together thoroughly just before eating.^[2]

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