Quality characteristics of rice varieties and their suitability for bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish (opens in new tab)

Bibimbap is a traditional Korean dish that offers a nutritionally balanced, single-bowl meal composed of steamed rice, assorted vegetables, meat, oil, and sauce. This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of various rice cultivars with differing characteristics for use in bibimbap. The suitability was evaluated based on sensory, physicochemical, and functional properties. Four rice varieties (Sindongjin, Sindongjin1, Miho, and Shingil) were analyzed in terms of grain characteristics, color,...