Everyone I ask knows about Korean BBQ! The problem arises when you ask them how its eaten. Alas some brilliant Youtuber uploaded a save all.
I’m a big fan of eating out. And bulgogi is a perfect food to eat with friends. Unfortunately, its not always cost effective to dine out. So for those of you who cant go to a local Korean restaurant (or don’t have one to begin with) here an easy recipe! The best part is that you can eat this with a some rice and kimchi and have a complete, filling meal.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds of tenderloin beef
- 1 cup of soy sauce
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 12 cloves of garlic
- Asia pear
- 1 whole onion
- sesame oil
- sesame seeds
- 1 tbsp. of honey
- Lettuce leaves
- 2 cups of cucumber
- 2 cups of carrot
- 2 cups of green onions
- red pepper paste
Instructions:
- Make marinade sauce for 2 pounds of beef by mixing following: ½ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup sugar, 12 cloves minced garlic, 1 medium size onion (crushed), 1 small size of Asian pear (crushed), ½ cup of water (can be replaced with cooking wine), and 1 tbsp. of honey.
*tip: Using a food processor is very convenient. - Prepare a large stainless bowl and pour the marinade sauce in it.
- Slice the beef thinly, against the grain, to make it tender.
*tip: Keep the beef in the freezer for a few hours beforehand, then it will be easier to cut. - Place the sliced beef into the marinade and add 1 or 2 tbsp. of sesame oil and some toasted sesame seeds. Mix it by hand and keep it in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. *Note: After 3 hours, you can grill the meat on charcoal BBQ, broil it in oven, or grill it on pan.
- Cut the carrots, cucumbers, and green onions into thin long strips (about 2 inches in length)
- In a hot pan add a bit of sesame oil, soy sauce, and your cut vegetables. Stir fry for about 2 minutes.
- Grill the meat right before you eat.
How to eat:
- Take a lettuce leaf and add some red pepper paste.
- Add meat
- Add veggies
- ENJOY!