Beef Bulgogi
Thin slices of beef marinated in soy, pear, garlic and sesame, then seared hot for caramelised edges.
Ingredients
Equipment: Heavy-based pan
Method
Mix soy, pear, sugar, garlic, sesame oil and pepper. Add the beef and marinate.
Heat a heavy pan until smoking. Sear the beef in batches in a single layer, 2–3 minutes per batch.
Top with spring onions and sesame seeds.
Cooking tips
- Freeze the beef for 30 minutes to make thin slicing easier.
Substitutions
- Pear → 1 tbsp honey
Serve with
Steamed rice, lettuce leaves for wrapping and kimchi.
Storage
Cooked: 3 days. Raw and marinated: up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Reheating
Quick toss in a hot pan.
Nutrition per serving, estimated
Estimated from the ingredient list. Values vary with brands and portion size.
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