Bulgogi can be thought of as the Korean national dish; I learned how to make it while studying in Seoul. The Asian marinated steak—paired with rice, lettuce and chili paste—is a simple, flavorful, and authentic Korean staple.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Active: | 15 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 scallions, white part only, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 pounds shell or New York strip steak, hanger or skirt steak also work well
- 2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean fermented chili paste (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sweet miso, preferably Saikyo miso (substitute white miso mixed with 2 teaspoon sugar)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 small head red leaf lettuce, leaves separated and washed
- 3 cups cooked short grain sushi rice
Instructions
- For the marinade, mix the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds and black pepper in a small bowl. Finely mince the garlic and scallion whites and add to the marinade.
- Slice the steak against the grain and put the slices in a large baking dish. Coat with the marinade and allow to sit, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
- For the chili sauce, mix together the gochujang and sweet miso and set aside.
- To cook the meat, heat 2 tablespoons (30ml) oil in a large nonstick skillet on high. Add half the marinated meat, leaving any excess marinade behind, and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Remove to a plate and repeat. Serve with the lettuce leaves for wrapping along with the rice and chili paste sauce.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 14 servings |
| Calories | 308 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 378 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 of 14 servings |
| Calories | 308 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Cholesterol | 32 mg |
| Sodium | 378 mg |
Reviews
Delicious and easy to make!