Bulgogi Sapi Panggang Manis Gurih Khas Korea (Korean Sweet & Savory Grilled Beef Bulgogi) Bulgogi Sapi Panggang Manis Gurih Khas Korea (Korean Sweet & Savory Grilled Beef Bulgogi) recipe | KulinerBDG
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Bulgogi Sapi Panggang Manis Gurih Khas Korea (Korean Sweet & Savory Grilled Beef Bulgogi)

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Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Bulgogi is Korea's legendary grilled beef dish, famous for its irresistible blend of sweet, savory flavors and fragrant garlic aroma. Thinly sliced beef is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and pear to make it perfectly tender, then grilled until the edges caramelize beautifully. It's the perfect dish for a special dinner that feels fancy but is actually easy to make at home.

🧂 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings: 4

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  • 500 grams Beef tenderloin or sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 Korean pear or regular pear, finely grated
  • 1 Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks Green onion, cut into 3 cm pieces
  • 1/2 Carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 5 clove Garlic, finely minced
  • 5 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
  • 1 tsp Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger, finely grated
  • 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
  • 2 tbsp Oil, for grilling

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1 Freeze the beef for 30-45 minutes to make it easier to slice thinly. Slice against the grain into 2-3 mm thick pieces.
  2. 2 Make the marinade: combine the grated pear, minced garlic, soy sauce, granulated sugar, sesame oil, sweet soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Stir until well mixed.
  3. 3 Add the sliced beef to the marinade, stirring until all the surfaces of the meat are evenly coated.
  4. 4 Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, ideally 3-4 hours or overnight, so the flavors soak in fully and the meat becomes tender.
  5. 5 Once marinated long enough, remove the beef from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Heat a flat pan or large nonstick skillet with a little oil over medium-high heat.
  7. 7 Add the onion and carrot, and stir-fry briefly until slightly wilted.
  8. 8 Add the beef along with its marinade, cook while stirring over medium-high heat until the meat is cooked through and the sauce thickens with slight caramelization at the edges, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. 9 Add the green onion, stir briefly until wilted, then turn off the heat.
  10. 10 Transfer the bulgogi to a serving plate and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve warm with warm white rice.

💡 Tips

• Slice the beef as thinly as possible against the grain for tender, non-chewy results; freezing the meat briefly before slicing helps a lot.

• The pear in the marinade acts as a natural tenderizer and adds fresh sweetness—don't skip it, as it's the secret to authentic bulgogi.

• The longer you marinate (ideally overnight), the more flavorful and tender the meat becomes, so prepare it the night before if you have time.

• Serve bulgogi with fresh lettuce leaves to wrap with rice, Korean ssam-style, for extra freshness and a crunchy texture.

📊 Nutrition Facts / serving

320
Calories (kcal)
26 g
Protein
18 g
Fat
14 g
Carbs

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