Discover the exquisite taste of Korean bulgogi beef at home

While Chinese and Japanese cuisines are familiar, Korean dishes are somewhat mysterious. Bulgogi beef will convince you to try oriental dishes and invite Korean flavours into your kitchen for longer. The secret to bulgogi's taste is the special marinade, which gives the meat juiciness and a unique aroma.

The name "bulgogi" comes from the Korean words "bul" (fire) and "gogi" (meat), which means "fire meat." Traditionally, bulgogi was grilled over a fire, often over charcoal, but preparation methods varied by region. This dish used to be the domain of the nobility and wealthy citizens, but fortunately, that's now just a memory, and everyone can enjoy the flavour of delicious beef.

Bulgogi is one of the most recognisable Korean dishes globally and is often the first dish that comes to mind when we think of this country's cuisine.

Korean-style beef is flavourful but won't burn your taste buds. It's great for a family dinner or a meal with friends.

Ingredients:

• 300 grams of beef — ribeye/sirloin/tenderloin,
• ½ chopped spring onion,
• 1 clove of garlic.

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar,
• ½ teaspoon pepper,
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce,
• 2 cloves of garlic,
• ½ spring onion — white part.

Other ingredients:

• ½ onion,
• 1 spring onion,
• 90 grams of shimeji mushrooms.

Garnish:

• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds,
• ½ cup chopped spring onions.

Step 1. Cut the beef into thin slices. Chop the white part of the spring onion, and mince the garlic finely. Set aside the green part of the spring onion for garnish.

Step 2. Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, pepper, and soy sauce. Add the sliced meat, spring onions, and garlic, and mix. Cover and marinate for at least an hour. Ideally, prepare the meat the day before and let it marinate overnight.

Step 3. Prepare the remaining ingredients. Slice the onion into feathers, chop the spring onions, and separate the shimeji mushrooms, cutting off their base.

Step 4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated beef. Once it starts to brown, add the onion. After a while, also add the shimeji mushrooms and chopped spring onions. Sauté everything together.

Step 5. Transfer the cooked meat to a platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and garnish with spring onions. You can serve the dish with cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!