Editing Bibimbap (section)

== Preparation ==
[[File:Bibimbap 6.jpg|thumb|A selection of ingredients for making bibimbap]]
Bibimbap is an extensively customizable food with various ingredients that can be used in its creation.

Bibimbap can be various kinds of bibimbap depending on the ingredients. Vegetables commonly used in ''bibimbap'' include [[Julienning|julienned]] ''oi'' (cucumber), [[aehobak]] (courgette/zucchini), ''mu'' ([[Korean radish|radish]]), mushrooms, ''doraji'' ([[Chinese bellflower|bellflower]] root), and ''[[Gim (food)|gim]]'', as well as spinach, [[Bean sprout|soybean sprouts]], and ''gosari'' ([[bracken|bracken fern]] stems). ''Dubu'' ([[tofu]]), either plain or sautéed, or a leaf of lettuce may be added, or [[Chicken (food)|chicken]] or seafood may be substituted for beef.<ref name="Metropolitan" /> For visual appeal, the vegetables are often placed so adjacent colors complement each other. In the South Korean version, sesame oil, red pepper paste ([[gochujang]]), and sesame seeds are added.<ref name="Jang et al 2016" />