Bulgogi

Korean marinated beef.

Bulgogi

This popular Korean beef dish is a great addition to any BBQ and is quick and easy to make for large crowds. Bulgogi is also great for bibimbap, a traditional Korean dish made from mixed vegetables, rice and egg. 
You can even make bulgogi spicy by adding some gochujang and Korean chili flakes.

⏰Prep Time: 2h ⏲️Cooktime: 5 min 🍽️Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1.3 kg rib-eye Bulgogi beef (available at Korean grocery stores) or finely sliced rib eye
• 1/3 cup soy sauce 
• 3 tbs maesil (green plum syrup) or honey
• 2 tbs vinegar 
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbs dark soy sauce (optional)
• 1 Korean Shingo pear or other asian pear or 1/2 cup of apple juice
• 1/3 cup water 
• 1/4 tsp MSG (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper 

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vinegar and maesil.
2. Blend peeled Shingo pear with 1/3 cup of water until nice and smooth. 
3. Add pear mixture (or apple juice) to marinade and season to taste with salt, pepper and MSG.
4. Add the beef to the marinade and make sure every slice is in contact with the marinade. 
5. Let the beef marinate for at least one hour. 
6. Before cooking the meat, make sure too drain well so that it won’t become watery.
7. In a pan on medium high heat, or a K-BBQ grill plate, add a bit of oil to grease the hot surface. 
8. Add drained marinated beef and cook for 3-5 minutes or until opaque.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot with rice, pickled radish, ssamjang and greens (lettuce, perilla leaves…).