Delicious Bulgogi Recipe Everyone Loves
The Classic Korean Comfort Food: A Foolproof Bulgogi Recipe!
Bulgogi, a beloved Korean dish, is always a welcome sight at any table! Today, we’re sharing a recipe for this crowd-pleasing favorite. Tender, marinated beef combined with crisp vegetables creates a symphony of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Get ready to elevate your dinner with this irresistible Bulgogi!
Bulgogi Ingredients
- Beef (for Bulgogi), 600g
- Enoki mushrooms, 1 package
- Bean sprouts, 200g
- Green onion, 1/2 stalk
Flavorful Marinade
- Soy sauce, 5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic, 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, 1/2 Tbsp
- Minced green onion, 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Sesame oil, 1/2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce, 5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Minced garlic, 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, 1/2 Tbsp
- Minced green onion, 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch
- Sesame oil, 1/2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently pat the thinly sliced beef for bulgogi with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. This helps get rid of any gamey odors and allows the marinade to penetrate better. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, sesame seeds, minced green onion, black pepper, and sesame oil to create the marinade. Add the prepared beef to the marinade and mix well with your hands, ensuring each slice is coated. A well-marinated beef is the first step to delicious Bulgogi!
Step 2
To allow the flavors to meld beautifully, cover the marinated beef with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour. For an even richer flavor, you can marinate it for 2 hours or longer. This resting time is key for the marinade to fully absorb into the meat.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare to cook. Heat a generous amount of perilla oil (or regular cooking oil) in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onion and sauté until fragrant and slightly softened, creating a flavorful green onion oil. This infused oil will add another layer of deliciousness to your Bulgogi.
Step 4
Once the green onion oil is ready, add the marinated beef to the pan. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly! Use a spatula or chopsticks to constantly move the beef around, preventing it from sticking together. Cooking on high heat seals in the juices, ensuring the beef remains tender and succulent.
Step 5
When the beef is about 80% cooked and has changed color, add the prepared bean sprouts and enoki mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry everything together quickly! It’s important not to overcook the vegetables; they should be slightly tender-crisp. Stir them in just until they wilt slightly with the beef. Once everything is well combined, turn off the heat and serve. This Bulgogi is perfect served over a hot bowl of rice!
