Delicious Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Beef) – The Golden Recipe
Tender and Flavorful Bulgogi: The Ultimate Home-Style Recipe
Discover the secret to making incredibly tender and flavorful Bulgogi right in your own kitchen! This recipe is a game-changer for busy home cooks and beginners alike. Unlock the ‘golden recipe’ that will make your Bulgogi unforgettable, and you’ll be using it for years to come. Detailed instructions are available below.
Main Ingredients- 600g Beef (for Bulgogi, thinly sliced)
- 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms (or Oyster Mushrooms)
- 1 stalk Green Onion (Scallion)
- 1.5 Onions
- 1/2 Pear
Marinade Ingredients- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Ginger Syrup (or grated ginger + honey)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin or similar)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Honey
- 5 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Ginger Syrup (or grated ginger + honey)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin or similar)
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 4 Tbsp Honey
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First step to removing any gamey odor from the beef! Use paper towels to gently press and soak up any excess blood from the surface of the thinly sliced beef. This crucial step ensures a cleaner flavor for your delicious Bulgogi.
Step 2
After patting the beef dry, add the ginger syrup and let it marinate for 10 minutes. The ginger syrup helps to tenderize the meat and adds a subtle, fragrant aroma.
Step 3
Grate the onion and pear using a grater to extract their juice. Using natural fruits like these is a fantastic way to achieve a natural sweetness and deep umami flavor in your Bulgogi, without relying on refined sugars. It also works wonders to tenderize the meat, making it incredibly soft and juicy. Highly recommended for a healthier and more balanced taste!
Step 4
Mix the beef thoroughly with the extracted fruit juices, then let it marinate for another 20 minutes. During this time, the beef will become exceptionally tender, any unwanted odors will disappear, and the subtle sweetness from the fruits will deeply infuse, creating a truly wonderful flavor.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables that will add texture and aroma to your Bulgogi. Slice the onions into bite-sized pieces. They will add a gentle sweetness and a clean fragrance as they cook. Cut the green onion diagonally (bias cut). The fresh aroma of the green onion will help to eliminate any remaining gamey notes and enhance the overall savory profile of the Bulgogi.
Step 6
For the mushrooms, remove the tough, woody base of the oyster mushrooms. Then, gently pull them apart into smaller, bite-sized strands. If you love the chewy texture of mushrooms, you know they are essential for a great Bulgogi! Enoki mushrooms or other varieties work wonderfully, so feel free to add plenty.
Step 7
Time to create the delicious Bulgogi marinade! Combine all the prepared marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix them thoroughly. Make sure you have enough marinade to generously coat all the ingredients for the best flavor infusion.
Step 8
Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated beef and sliced onions. Stir-fry the ingredients, allowing the juices released from the fruits and onions to evaporate quickly over high heat. Keep stirring to ensure even cooking and to concentrate the flavors.
Step 9
Once the Bulgogi is almost cooked through, use kitchen scissors to cut any overly large pieces into more manageable sizes. Then, add the prepared green onions. Stir-fry for just about 1 more minute, until the green onions are slightly wilted. And voilà! Your delicious, ‘golden recipe’ Bulgogi is ready. It looks as good as it tastes!
