Bulgogi (Korean Grilled Beef)
Bulgogi, a Korean classic of marinated grilled beef, is easy to make and fun to eat; it’s no wonder it is one of the country’s most successful culinary exports. As with most Korean barbecue, the meat is seasoned with sesame and scallion, and has ripe pears in the marinade to tenderize the meat and add a characteristic sweetness. Round, pale yellow Asian pears are traditional, but Bosc pears are just fine.
Servings Prep Time
4-6people 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6people 30minutes
Cook Time
20minutes
Ingredients
  • 1lb beef tenderloinsliced thinly into pieces ½ inch x 2 inches and ⅛ inch thick.. use what you like, i.e. pork belly, etc
Marinade
Instructions
  1. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add the sliced beef and mix well. You can grill, pan-fry, or BBQ right after marinating, but it’s best to keep it in the fridge and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for a tougher cut of beef.
  2. for Vegetarians: Use the same marinade above and replace beef with mushrooms. You’ll need 10-12 large dried shiitake mushrooms. Add a few white mushrooms if you like them.
  3. Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for several hours until they’re soft. Squeeze out any excess water and slice each mushroom thinly. Slice some white mushrooms, carrot, and onion. Mix all of it together in the marinade. Grill, pan-fry, or BBQ.