South Korea

Bulgogi, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Bulgogi
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: South Korea
Ingredients: 450 g thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp grated Asian pear; 2 green onions, chopped

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

20 min2 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp grated Asian pear, and sliced green onions in a bowl.
2
Add 450 g thinly sliced beef to the bowl and toss to coat, letting it marinate for 10 minutes.
3
Heat a large skillet over high heat and stir-fry the beef for 3 to 5 minutes until browned and fully cooked.

How it's eaten in South Korea

In Korea, bulgogi is often served wrapped in lettuce leaves (ssam) with a dab of ssamjang paste and fresh garlic slices.

Ingredients (serves 2)

thinly sliced beef sirloin or ribeye450 g
soy sauce3 tbsp
sugar2 tbsp
sesame oil1 tbsp
minced garlic1 tbsp
grated Asian pear2 tbsp
Swap: 2 tbsp apple juice（No grating needed）
green onions, chopped2

Authentic ingredients in South Korea

thinly sliced ribeye450 g
soy sauce3 tbsp
sugar2 tbsp
sesame oil1 tbsp
minced garlic1 tbsp
Asian pear, grated1/4
green onions, chopped2
toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
black pepper1/4 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Grate Asian pear into the marinade to naturally tenderize the beef.

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