Hearty and Flavorful Beef Pot Rice Recipe
Delicious Beef and Rice Cooked Together (Sobap)
On those chilly winter days when you crave a warm pot of rice with a crispy scorched bottom (nurungji), this beef pot rice recipe is a special treat. Introduce your table to this comforting dish, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Main Ingredients- 100g Beef (thinly sliced for bulgogi or stew cut)
- 4 rice cups of Rice (approx. 600g)
- 1 knob of Butter (approx. 10g)
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 sprigs of Thyme (or Rosemary)
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing a recipe for hearty and flavorful beef pot rice (Sobap). It’s a special dish to warm you up on a cold day.
Step 2
First, lightly rinse the beef under cold water to remove any blood. Then, marinate it with 1 Tbsp olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Gently mix and let it sit for about 10 minutes. This step tenderizes the beef and infuses it with flavor.
Step 3
Heat a pot over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the marinated beef and sear it on both sides until golden brown and slightly caramelized. The butter will add a rich aroma and depth of flavor to the meat. Add the thyme sprigs to enhance the fragrance as well.
Step 4
Once the beef is nicely seared, transfer it to a plate. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm thick. Cutting them too small might cause them to break apart during cooking, so aim for a substantial size.
Step 5
Rinse the rice thoroughly and let it soak for about 30 minutes. Then, place the soaked rice in your rice cooker and add water according to your usual preference for cooking rice. When the rice starts to cook and is in the steaming phase, evenly arrange the sliced beef on top of the rice. As the rice finishes steaming, the beef juices will seep into the grains, creating an incredibly delicious flavor.
Step 6
Once the steaming is complete, gently fluff the rice and beef together. For an extra touch of freshness, finely chop some scallions (optional) and sprinkle them over the pot rice. The bright aroma of the scallions complements the richness of the beef.
Step 7
Your steaming hot beef pot rice is ready to be enjoyed! Don’t forget to scrape the delicious crispy rice (nurungji) from the bottom of the pot for an extra treat. Enjoy your delicious and satisfying meal!
