Baek Jong-won’s Savory Bulgogi: The Ultimate Rice Thief Recipe
Everyone’s Favorite Baek Jong-won Style Beef Bulgogi! Enjoy the rich soy sauce marinade and tender texture that’ll have you finishing rice in no time! Perfect for kids’ lunchboxes.
Introducing a special recipe to make delicious beef bulgogi at home that rivals restaurant quality. The deeply flavorful soy sauce marinade clings perfectly to the meat, making it an irresistible ‘rice thief’. The cooking process is simple, so anyone can easily follow along.
Main Ingredients
- 600g thinly sliced beef for bulgogi
- 1 bunch green onions (approx. 1 stalk)
- 1 onion
- 1/4 carrot
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making ‘Beef Bulgogi’, a dish loved by everyone, young and old, that will have you finishing your rice bowl in a flash! Make delightful beef bulgogi at home with ease.
Step 2
First, let’s make the bulgogi marinade. In a bowl, add 600g of thinly sliced beef. Then, add 1 tsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp corn syrup (you can substitute with 1 Tbsp sugar if preferred), 1 Tbsp plum extract, and 1 Tbsp fish sauce. Adding a little fish sauce significantly enhances the savory flavor. Sprinkle in a pinch of black pepper. Mix all these ingredients well with your hands, ensuring the marinade coats the meat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to deeply penetrate the beef.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables. Chop the green onions roughly, and thinly slice the onion. Julienne the carrot for a beautiful color. Combine the prepared vegetables with the marinated beef.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the prepared bulgogi and vegetables and stir-fry. Initially, vegetables might release some water, so don’t be alarmed. Continue to cook over medium heat until the liquid slightly reduces and the color of the meat turns an appetizing brown. Be careful not to overcook, as it can make the meat tough.
