Bulgogi Beef

Sometime last week I had a sudden craving for Bulgogi beef. I literally ran outside to get beef and cooked it the very same day. Because when I crave for something, I will have to satisfy it no matter what it takes. lol. 

Bulgogi is a kind of korean recipe whereby meat-usually beef- is marinated with a sauce mix. The main ingredient in the mix is sesame. Once you taste it, you will notice that the beef is packed with heat and savoury flavours with a hint of sweetness . You can spice it up with some fresh chillies if you like. But for me, this recipe is perfectly fine as it is. So these are the ingredients I used, followed by the full recipe:

NOTE: I did not have sesame seeds at the time but if you have them, you can add them to create a more authentic korean taste. 

2 green onions

2 cloves garlic

3 tbs soy sauce

2 tbs sesame oil

1 tsp black pepper

A pinch of salt

2 tsp brown sugar

350g diced beef

1. Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for at least an hour.

2. Use a girdle or a pan to grill the bulgogi beef after marination. You may grease the pan or girdle surface otherwise, if you find the beef to be oily enough, like how I found mine, there's no need to grease it.

3. Be sure to cook the beef until you get your preferred level of doneness. I like my beef medium rare so that's how I cooked it.

4. Bulgogi beef dishes are best served with soft boiled eggs or even sunny side ups, with rice and fresh vegetables like cucumber and bean sprouts.

5. Garnish the beef with more green onions and even sesame seeds if you like.

Enjoy your meal!

Yours truly,

A.T.