World Flavors Cookbook

Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

Thinly sliced beef ribeye marinated in a sweet and savory sauce made of soy sauce, pear puree, garlic, and sesame oil, then grilled to perfection.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 500g beef ribeye, very thinly sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Marinate: 4 tbsp Soy sauce, 2 tbsp Sugar, 1 tbsp Honey, 2 tbsp Mirin, 1/4 cup grated Korean pear (or apple), 2 tbsp minced Garlic, 1 tsp minced Ginger, 1 tbsp Sesame oil, 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together.
2. Add the beef slices and onion. Toss well to coat the meat evenly.
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (preferably 2 hours or more).
4. Heat a large skillet or grill over high heat.
5. Stir-fry the beef in batches until fully cooked and slightly caramelized on the edges.
6. Garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve with rice and lettuce wraps (sangchu-ssam).