Flavorful Bulgogi with Fish Sauce: A Delicious Korean Beef Recipe
Flavorful Bulgogi with Fish Sauce: A Delicious Korean Beef Recipe
Korean Beef Bulgogi with Fish Sauce: Perfect for Home Parties and Special Guest Meals
Learn how to make delicious bulgogi at home! This recipe enhances the savory depth of classic bulgogi with a touch of fish sauce, creating an irresistible umami flavor. It’s a tender, sweet, and savory beef dish that’s perfect for any occasion.
Main Ingredients- Beef (for bulgogi) 600g
- Green onion 1 bunch
- Onion 1 medium
- Carrot 1/4
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re making a perfectly balanced sweet and savory dish: Bulgogi, enhanced with fish sauce for an even deeper and richer umami flavor! This recipe is perfect for impressing guests or for a special meal at home.
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the bulgogi marinade. In a large bowl, combine 3 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sugar (or 1 Tbsp corn syrup for extra gloss and sweetness), 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp plum extract, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well. Add the 600g of thinly sliced beef for bulgogi to the marinade. Gently massage the marinade into the meat with your hands until evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables. Slice the green onion diagonally, and thinly slice the onion and carrot. (Feel free to add mushrooms like shiitake or oyster mushrooms for enhanced flavor!) Add all the prepared vegetables to the marinated beef and gently mix them together. Combining them now and cooking together allows the vegetables’ juices to meld with the meat, resulting in a more moist and flavorful bulgogi.
Step 4
Finally, heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add all the marinated beef and vegetables to the pan. Stir-fry until the vegetables release their moisture and the meat changes color, and the sauce slightly thickens. Be careful not to overcook, as the beef can become tough. Just before serving, sprinkle with 1 tsp of sesame seeds for an added nutty aroma. This delicious bulgogi is perfect served over a bowl of hot rice as a main dish, or enjoyed with fresh lettuce wraps. It’s an excellent side dish and a fantastic option for entertaining guests!
