Gourmet Beef Brisket & Intestine Rolls with Crispy Coating
Gourmet Beef Brisket & Intestine Rolls with Crispy Coating
Perfect for Korean ‘Pyeonstaurant’ Recipes, Ideal for Hosting Guests, A Sophisticated Appetizer
While I don’t often cook intestines at home, my husband and children absolutely love them, making it a frequent choice for our occasional restaurant outings. Today, I’ve put a unique spin on this favorite by incorporating beef brisket, inspired by a recipe from the popular Korean show ‘Pyeonstaurant’. The result is a dish that resembles both intestines and sweet and sour pork, offering a delightful surprise for the eyes and palate. These ‘Beef Brisket & Intestine Rolls’ are sure to impress as a special appetizer or a centerpiece for your next gathering.
Main Ingredients- Beef brisket slices (thinly cut) – 10 slices
- Perilla leaves (깻잎) – 10 leaves
- Tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 10 pieces, adjust length as needed)
- String cheese (approx. 5 sticks)
- Eggs – 3 large
- Rice flour (for coating, as needed)
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the beef brisket slices. Their thin, delicate appearance, laid out neatly, is quite appealing.
Step 2
Prepare the tteokbokki rice cakes. If they are long, you can connect two pieces end-to-end, or cut them to your desired size. Soaking the rice cakes in lukewarm water briefly will make them more pliable and easier to roll.
Step 3
Wash the perilla leaves thoroughly and trim off the stem ends for a clean presentation. Now, we’re ready to start rolling.
Step 4
Place two tteokbokki rice cakes side-by-side on a perilla leaf. Carefully roll the perilla leaf around the rice cakes, ensuring they are snugly enclosed. Roll gently to prevent the rice cakes from breaking.
Step 5
This is what the perilla leaf and rice cake rolls will look like. Feel free to adjust the amount of rice cake for a thicker filling. Similarly, roll the string cheese within another perilla leaf.
Step 6
Now, take a perilla leaf roll (containing rice cake and cheese) and place it on a slice of beef brisket. Gently roll the beef brisket around the perilla leaf roll, encasing it completely. Be careful not to tear the brisket as you roll it tightly.
Step 7
Roll the string cheese in a perilla leaf first, then wrap this bundle with a thin slice of beef brisket. You can prepare some rolls with just cheese and others with rice cake and cheese.
Step 8
Once tightly rolled with the beef brisket, you’ll have these appealing shapes.
Step 9
Crack three eggs into a bowl and whisk them thoroughly with a fork or whisk until smooth. For an even smoother coating, you can strain the egg wash through a sieve.
Step 10
Pour a generous amount of rice flour onto a wide plate or shallow dish. Ensure there’s enough flour to coat the rolls evenly.
Step 11
First, coat the beef brisket rolls evenly with the rice flour. Dust both sides thoroughly. Rice flour helps to create a crispier texture when fried.
Step 12
Next, dip the flour-coated rolls into the prepared egg wash, ensuring they are fully coated. Make sure the egg wash adheres well.
Step 13
Heat a sufficient amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Carefully place the egg-washed rolls into the hot oil. Fry them, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides. Keep an eye on the heat to prevent burning.
Step 14
The fried beef brisket rolls will have a beautiful golden hue. Some of the string cheese might ooze out during frying, which adds to their charm. Visually, they resemble intestines, and with the crispy coating, they also evoke the look of sweet and sour pork.
Step 15
Cut one of the finished rolls in half to reveal the interior. You’ll see the layers of beef brisket, perilla leaf, and the delightful combination of rice cake and cheese within.
Step 16
To complement the richness of the beef brisket, prepare a refreshing scallion salad (jjim muchim). A salad made with perilla leaves, chives, or even a tangy radish salad would also work well to cut through the richness and enhance the overall flavor.
Step 17
Arrange the scallion salad attractively on a serving plate. Place the crispy fried beef brisket rolls on top. For an extra touch, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese powder or garlic powder, if desired.
Step 18
You can see the tender rice cake and melted cheese peeking through the layers of beef brisket, making them even more enticing.
Step 19
While delicious on their own, pairing them with the fresh scallion salad elevates the experience. The savory notes of the beef brisket come alive, and the richness is perfectly balanced. It’s a delightful fusion of flavors: the deep, savory essence of the beef, the aromatic whisper of perilla leaves, the sweet and creamy melt of cheese, and the chewy texture of the rice cakes. This harmonious blend of East and West creates a truly magnificent dish, made even more fragrant and elegant by the perilla leaves. It’s a culinary masterpiece that hints at sweet and sour pork and the heartiness of intestines.
Step 20
The abundant richness of the beef brisket makes it an ideal accompaniment to a chilled glass of soju. This impressive appetizer pairs wonderfully with various beverages, making your drinks go down smoothly.
Step 21
While enjoyable on their own, the slight richness of the beef brisket is wonderfully counteracted by the zesty scallion salad, making you reach for more without hesitation. Even the children enjoy these, likely due to the familiar taste of beef brisket, making it a clever way to encourage them to eat perilla leaves. It’s a novel way to enjoy beef brisket, which is typically served grilled or in stews. The combination of beef brisket, perilla leaves, rice cakes, and cheese creates a harmonious quartet of flavors that is incredibly satisfying and endlessly appealing. This dish also serves beautifully as a hearty side for rice.
