How to cook Bulgogi (불고기) – a representative Korean food

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How to cook Bulgogi (불고기)

Bulgogi – One of the most famous Korean foods

For those looking to explore Korean cuisine in an easy and accessible way, I highly recommend trying out ‘Bulgogi.’ Bulgogi is one of Korea’s most famous meat dishes, featuring thinly sliced beef marinated in a savory-sweet sauce and grilled to perfection. Making bulgogi at home is surprisingly simple and incredibly rewarding.

How to cook Bulgogi

To put it very simply, it’s as follows.

To start, thinly slice your choice of beef.

Popular cuts include sirloin or tenderloin. Then, prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix these ingredients thoroughly until the sugar is dissolved. Next, add the sliced beef to the marinade, ensuring that each piece is well coated.

Let the beef marinate for at least 30 minutes to an hour to allow the flavors to penetrate the meat

Once the beef has marinated, heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat and lightly grease it with oil.

Place the marinated beef onto the grill, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

Cook the beef for about 3-5 minutes on each side, flipping occasionally, until it is cooked through and caramelized on the edges.

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Refer to the recipe for jongwon PAIK’s YouTube channel, the most famous Korean restaurant businessman. It explains in detail that even a foreigner can easily make it!

(It’s a channel that offers various subtitles)

How to eat Bulgogi

Then, how do Koreans eat this?

Bulgogi can be enjoyed in many different ways. You can put meat on rice and mix it together in a bowl, or boil it in a pot and eat it in the form of a soup with vegetables and noodles. You can eat it wrapped in raw vegetables such as lettuce in the Korean style ‘sam'(쌈) method. Bulgogi with ssamjang is another good dish for its attractiveness. With some simple ingredients and simple cooking skills, you can bring delicious Korean flavors to your own kitchen.