History
What is the Siujeonseo?
Bibimbap
"Bibimbap" is first mentioned in the "Siuijeonseo", an anonymous cookbook from the late 19th century. There its name is given as 부븸밥 ("bubuimbap"). Some scholars assert that bibimbap originates from the traditional practice of mixing all the food offerings made at an ancestral rite ("jesa") in a bowl before partaking in it. In Korean households, "bibimbap" is frequently prepared from steamed rice, vegetables, and meat. Since the late 20th century, "bibimbap" has become widespread in different countries, due to its convenience of preparation. It is also served on many airlines connecting to South Korea.