The Quintessential Korean Home Cooking: Sumi’s Bulgogi
A Delicious Dinner Star: Sumi’s Bulgogi Recipe
Tender beef, chewy mushrooms, and springy glass noodles, all topped with a rich, fried egg. This Bulgogi, inspired by the famous Korean home cooking show ‘Sumi’s Side Dishes,’ is a complete dinner dish that will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time! It’s incredibly satisfying and delicious.
Main Ingredients- Beef (for Bulgogi) 500g
- Oyster Mushrooms 70g
- Enoki Mushrooms 70g
- Soaked Glass Noodles 90g
- Green Onion 1/2 stalk
- Eggs 2
- Sesame Seeds 1/2 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 1 tsp
- Water 200ml
Seasoning- Pear 1/2
- Onion 1/2
- Soy Sauce 3.5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Plum Extract 2/3 Tbsp
- Black Pepper to taste
- Pear 1/2
- Onion 1/2
- Soy Sauce 3.5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1/2 Tbsp
- Plum Extract 2/3 Tbsp
- Black Pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onion and cut the green onion diagonally into bite-sized pieces. For the mushrooms, trim off the tough ends of the oyster mushrooms and enoki mushrooms. Then, tear the oyster mushrooms into manageable pieces and separate the enoki mushrooms into strands.
Step 2
Next, we’ll make a pear juice mixture to tenderize the beef and add a natural sweetness. Peel the pear and grate it finely. Place the grated pear into a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve and squeeze out the juice. You should get about 180ml of pear juice. If this step seems too much, you can use store-bought pear juice or a pear beverage.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the flavorful Bulgogi marinade. In a bowl, combine all the ‘Seasoning’ ingredients: the prepared pear juice, sliced onion, soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, plum extract, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. Ensuring the sugar and garlic are fully dissolved is key.
Step 4
Once the marinade is ready, it’s time to marinate the beef. Add the beef slices to the bowl with the marinade. Gently massage the marinade into the beef with your hands, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial for tender and flavorful beef.
Step 5
We’ll now cook the Bulgogi in a pot. Add the marinated beef and 200ml of water to a pot. Cook over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the beef from sticking together. This initial cooking helps to lock in the juices and enhance the flavor.
Step 6
Once the beef has started to cook, add the soaked glass noodles and the oyster mushrooms. Continue to simmer for another 8 minutes. The glass noodles will absorb the delicious broth, becoming tender and flavorful, while the mushrooms add a lovely texture.
Step 7
We’re almost there! Finally, add the enoki mushrooms, chopped green onions, and two fresh eggs. Drizzle in the sesame oil for aroma and sprinkle with sesame seeds for a nutty finish. Cook just until the egg whites are set. This combination brings all the ingredients together perfectly.
Step 8
For the best experience, place the pot on a portable burner at the table and let it simmer while you eat. Enjoy this bubbling, hot Bulgogi with a side of steamed rice. It’s a truly comforting and satisfying meal!
