Delicious Bulgogi Stir-fry: A Fantastic Flavor You Can Enjoy at Home
Delicious Bulgogi Stir-fry: A Fantastic Flavor You Can Enjoy at Home
The Secret to Making Delicious Bulgogi Stir-fry That Everyone Loves, Guaranteed Success!
Introducing a #BulgogiStirfry recipe that rivals restaurant quality! This bulgogi, marinated in a savory and sweet sauce and stir-fried to tender perfection, is an absolute rice thief! While it’s also delicious simmered into a #BulgogiHotPot, today, let’s try a simple stir-fry and enjoy it as a tasty #BulgogiRiceBowl. You can whip up a satisfying meal in no time using leftover vegetables from your fridge. If there’s any bulgogi left, you can even make a #BulgogiSandwich! It’s perfect as a snack for kids or an appetizer for adults. Come join me in exploring the wonderful world of delicious bulgogi stir-fry!
Main Ingredients- 300g Tender Sirloin for Bulgogi
- 1/4 Carrot
- 1/4 Cabbage
- 1 Cheongyang Pepper (optional, for spiciness)
- 1 Red Bell Pepper (for color)
- A handful of Perilla Leaves
- 1 Small Onion
- 1 Tbsp Garlic Oil (minced garlic + cooking oil)
Flavor-Enhancing Marinade Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 5 Tbsp Apple Juice (to tenderize meat and add sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Wine (to remove gamey odors)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (to remove gamey odors and add flavor)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for nutty flavor and texture)
- Pinch of Black Pepper (to enhance flavor)
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Plum Extract (for sweetness and flavor)
- 5 Tbsp Apple Juice (to tenderize meat and add sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Wine (to remove gamey odors)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (to remove gamey odors and add flavor)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for nutty flavor and texture)
- Pinch of Black Pepper (to enhance flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 300g of tender sirloin for bulgogi. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces that are not too long. If it’s already pre-cut, you can skip this step.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the marinade that will define the flavor of your bulgogi. In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp plum extract, 5 Tbsp apple juice, 1 Tbsp ginger wine, 2 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well. Add all the marinade ingredients except for the sesame oil and sesame seeds. Then, add the prepared bulgogi meat and gently mix with your hands until evenly coated. It’s important to thoroughly mix the marinade into the meat for the best flavor.
Step 3
While the bulgogi is marinating, prepare the vegetables for stir-frying. Thinly julienne the carrot and cut the cabbage into similar-sized pieces. Chop the onion coarsely or slice it. Slice the cheongyang pepper and red bell pepper diagonally. Wash the perilla leaves thoroughly; they will add a fragrant aroma. (Tip: You can also add mushrooms or bell peppers for extra flavor.)
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp of garlic oil. Once the garlic oil is warm, add the onion and stir-fry until translucent to release its aroma. (Tip: Traditionally, green onions are added at this stage to create scallion oil, which adds a deeper flavor. If you have green onions, stir-fry them here.) Once the onion is fragrant, add the prepared carrots and cabbage and stir-fry briefly until they are slightly softened, bringing out their natural sweetness.
Step 5
Once the vegetables are somewhat cooked, add the marinated bulgogi to the pan and stir-fry over high heat until fully cooked. Keep separating the meat with chopsticks as it cooks to ensure it remains tender. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
Step 6
When the meat is fully cooked, add the diagonally sliced cheongyang peppers and red bell peppers and stir-fry for another moment to add spiciness and color. Just before turning off the heat, add the washed perilla leaves and mix lightly. Finally, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds and stir briefly to complete the delicious aroma of the bulgogi stir-fry.
Step 7
Transfer the well-stir-fried bulgogi to a serving dish. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for an even more appealing presentation. It’s the perfect dish to serve with hot rice!
Step 8
The bulgogi stir-fried with tender sirloin is incredibly soft, melting in your mouth rather than being chewy. Its savory marinade makes it impossible to stop eating! Try serving it generously over a bowl of rice to create a fantastic #BulgogiRiceBowl. It makes for a wonderful one-dish meal.
Step 9
The best way to enjoy this bulgogi stir-fry is piled high on a bowl of hot rice, creating a satisfying #BulgogiRiceBowl! The generous bulgogi combined with warm rice makes for a hearty and delicious meal. Any leftover bulgogi can also be used as a delicious filling for sandwiches.
