Bulgogi Spaghetti: A Flavorful Fusion for a Quick & Delicious Meal
Whip Up Delicious Bulgogi Spaghetti in a Flash!
Experience a delightful East-meets-West culinary creation! Our Bulgogi Spaghetti features the perfect harmony of tender, marinated Korean bulgogi and perfectly cooked spaghetti. You can create a restaurant-worthy pasta dish using just the bulgogi seasoning, without needing any special pasta sauce. This recipe is incredibly easy to follow, making it ideal for those days when you crave something special, or simply want a satisfying and flavorful meal in minutes. Get ready to impress yourself and your loved ones!
Main Ingredients
- Spaghetti for 1 serving (approx. the size of a 500-won coin)
- Beef Bulgogi, about 1/2 handful (your favorite cut)
- Minced Garlic, 1 Tbsp
- Chopped Green Onion, 3 Tbsp
- Pasta Water, 1 ladleful (water used to boil spaghetti)
Bulgogi Marinade
- Soy Sauce, 1.5 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper, a pinch
- Soy Sauce, 1.5 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cook the spaghetti for one serving. The portion size is roughly equivalent to a 500-won coin when held in a circle with your thumb and index finger. Cook the spaghetti until it’s ‘al dente’ – tender but still with a slight bite – which usually takes about 11 minutes. It’s important to stir the pasta occasionally while cooking to prevent the strands from sticking together.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the flavorful bulgogi sauce! In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of sugar, 1.5 Tbsp of soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of oyster sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir well until everything is combined. This simple yet delicious marinade is ready! Set it aside for a moment.
Step 3
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a wide pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onion (3 Tbsp) and minced garlic (1 Tbsp). Sauté them until their fragrant aromas are released, creating a delicious ‘green onion oil’ and ‘garlic oil’. Be careful not to burn them; cook them gently over low heat until fragrant.
Step 4
Once the aroma of the green onion and garlic oil is prominent, add the bulgogi (about half a handful) to the pan. Stir-fry it lightly just until the pink color disappears. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the beef tough. Just cook until the meat is no longer pink on the outside.
Step 5
When the bulgogi is no longer pink, pour in all the prepared bulgogi marinade. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly. Toss everything together rapidly to ensure the marinade coats the bulgogi evenly. Keep stirring to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 6
Add the drained, cooked spaghetti and a ladleful of pasta water to the pan. The pasta water helps to create a silky sauce and binds the bulgogi and spaghetti together beautifully. Continue to stir-fry until the sauce has thickened slightly and coats the pasta. Your delicious dish is almost ready!
Step 7
Transfer the finished Bulgogi Spaghetti to a serving plate. For an extra touch of elegance and flavor, sprinkle some parsley flakes on top, if desired. Voilà! Your spectacular Bulgogi Spaghetti is complete!
Step 8
Don’t worry if you don’t have any special pasta sauce! With delicious bulgogi, you can create such a wonderful pasta dish effortlessly. Savor the delightful sweet and savory bulgogi combined with the rich flavors of the pasta. It’s a familiar yet unique taste combination that is sure to satisfy!
