Korean-style beef bulgogi is a delicious and savory dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The thinly sliced beef is marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, then pan-seared to perfection.
Served with a plate of perfect butter white rice, this dish is sure to be a crowdpleaser.
Butter White Rice Prep
Butter White Rice (Cooked with Zojirushi
NP NVC18 Rice Cooker):
Long grain white rice - 2 cups (rice measuring cup)
Water to fill to water level 2.
Alternatively, you can measure 2.5 cups (rice measuring cup) of water for the rice cooker
1/2 tbsp salt
1 tbsp butter
Instructions:
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2.
Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Add the rice, water, butter, and salt, and stir to combine in rice cookers
Zojirushi NP NVC18. Cook the perfect rice using the “White Rice” setting.
Bulgogi Beef Cooking Steps
Ingredients:
1 pound beef (flank steak or sirloin), thinly sliced
5 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoon cooking wine (or light beer)
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 handful of baby spinach
1/2 brown onion, thinly sliced
1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Butter white rice, for serving
Instructions:
In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, cooking wine/beer, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
Add the thinly sliced beef to the marinade, making sure that each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. When ready to cook, heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the pan.
Fry the onion till it turns translucent. Using a slotted spoon, remove the beef from the marinade and add it to the skillet. Keep the remaining marinade for the sauce preparation.
6. Cook the beef for 2-3 minutes until it turns brown.
7. In the same pan, add the sliced scallions and baby spinach. Stir fry for 1 minute.
8. Remove pan contents into a bowl.
9. Next, heat the remaining marinade over low heat till it thickens.
10. To serve, spoon the beef over a plate of perfect butter white rice. Pour the sauce over the beef. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Add some carrot shreds for plating decor.
Hope you find this Korean-style beef bulgogi recipe easy to make and bursting with flavor. Served with a plate of perfect butter white rice, it is a delicious and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love. Enjoy the dish with a nice beer!
