Korean Bulgogi Beef Recipe

I say "bulgogi", you say "pul-kogi". Truthfully, I'm not really sure how you're supposed to say it but, no matter how you say it, it's tasty. Apparently 'Bulgogi' translates as 'fire-meat' in Korean (which incidentally was my nickname in College - strange world). The Hot Line test kitchen loved the flavour in this dish but it's definitely not 'subtle'. You know you've had something to eat after you've had this - lots of salt, garlic and soy combine for mega-umami. 

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound beef thinly sliced (we used rib-eye for the straight guy)
  • 6 cloves (!) garlic - this is not a 'date night' dish
  • 1/2 diced pear (a pear? What the...?)
  • 2 sliced green onions
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp white sugar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice wine
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • black pepper to taste (optional)

Directions:


Lay out your ingredients.

Lay out your ingredients.

The pear!
The pear!

Combine all ingredients. Add the sliced beef and marinate overnight in the fridge.
Combine all ingredients. Add the sliced beef and marinate overnight in the fridge.

Grill quickly at high heat.
Grill quickly at high heat.

The beef cooks very fast when it's sliced thin so don't wander away.

The beef cooks very fast when it's sliced thin so don't wander away. In fact, it's best if you bring a partner to help you.

Serve over noodles or rice...
Serve over noodles or rice...

or over greens for a delicious, asian-style salad.
...or over greens for a delicious, asian-style salad.

P.S - The official Korean government version of a traditional bulgogi recipe is here.

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