Korean Bulgogi Recipe

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Bulgogi is marinated thinly sliced beef, typically cooked over an open flame in Korea. It literally means “fire meat” and it’s great for birthdays and parties. The beef takes in the subtle flavors of the soy sauce, garlic, green onion, and a bit of sugar. Bulgogi is traditionally eaten with rice, but it’s also great with bread and makes a lovely sandwich with your favourite vegetables.

Written for us by Chef Jia Choi from Seoul's most famous cookery school

Ingredients for the Bulgogi

300g beef (sirloin or rib eye), thinly sliced
½ large onion, sliced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 stalk spring onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Ingredients for the marinade

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons green onion, white part, finely chopped
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Cook

Combine beef with the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and leave to marinate in the refrigerator for an hour.
Slice the onion and spring onion.
Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Cook the marinated meat and sliced onion until fully cooked
Add sliced spring onion to the pan. Stir fry for about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and serve.