Cooking recipes for Korean bulgogi at home

Cooking recipes for Korean bulgogi at home

Korean cuisine is celebrated all over the world for its depth of taste, rich history, and ability to bring people together. One dish that stands out for its savory, sweet, and slightly smoky taste is bulgogi. A dish often referred to as Korea's BBQ, bulgogi is a beloved Korean food all over the world.

 

 

1. Recipe 

Here's the English translation of your ingredient list:

• 1 pound (450g) thinly sliced beef sirloin or short ribs
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon mirin (or sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)

2. Marinating the beef

The secret to tender and delicious bulgogi lies in the marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, mirin, grated ginger, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover and let it marinate for a few hours or overnight for the best flavor, but at least refrigerate it for 30 minutes

 

3. Chop the vegetables

While the beef is seasoned, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onions and shred the green onions.
These vegetables not only add texture but also contribute to giving the overall flavor. If you prefer a little color and variety, wash the carrots and mushrooms cleanly and slice them like green onions. The addition of vegetables not only makes bulgogi delicious, but also mix well together to make it delicious.

4. Grilling marinated meat

Mix the shredded vegetables and marinated beef.
Heat a pan or grill over a medium heat and heat the pan with a little cooking oil.
When the pan heats up, add the marinated beef and vegetables. Do not mix for a few minutes until the edges of the beef begin to brown, and leave to stand in the pan. Gently stir-fry the beef. The key to a tasty bulgogi is don't burn the pan too much to the point where the meat will burn, when the meat turns brown and the vegetables are well-cooked, the tasty bulgogi dish is complete!

 

5. How to eat deliciously

Here is your homemade Korean bulgogi. Put a spoonful of rice and meat, garlic, and ssamjang on a lettuce leaf and make a ssam for it.
It will be a really fun and delicious meal!
Making bulgogi at home is not just about enjoying delicious food, but also about embracing and experiencing Korean culture at your table!