Juicy Bulgogi Sandwich: A Delicious Homemade Delight
Juicy Bulgogi Sandwich: A Delicious Homemade Delight
You Won’t Believe How Delicious This Bulgogi Sandwich Is!
Experience the irresistible combination of savory bulgogi, fresh greens, and a perfectly cooked egg in this easy-to-make bulgogi sandwich. Elevate your meal with a unique twist on the beloved Korean marinated beef.
Sandwich Ingredients- 4 slices of bread
- 2 fresh lettuce leaves
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 ripe tomato
- 2 slices of cheese
- Ketchup, to taste
- A little butter
Bulgogi Marinade- 200g thinly sliced beef for bulgogi
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 200g thinly sliced beef for bulgogi
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by patting the thinly sliced beef dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This step helps reduce any gamey smell and allows the marinade to penetrate the meat more effectively.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the bulgogi marinade. While you can use store-bought sauce, making it at home is simple and rewarding. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of corn syrup, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Gently mix these ingredients together with your hands, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
Step 3
Cover the marinated beef with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. For deeper flavor, you can marinate it for 30 minutes or longer, but even a short 10-minute rest will yield delicious results, especially when you’re short on time.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over high heat and stir-fry the marinated beef. Cooking over high heat helps to sear the meat and lock in its juices, keeping it tender and moist.
Step 5
While the bulgogi is cooking, prepare the other sandwich ingredients. Slice the tomato thinly. Half a tomato should be sufficient for two sandwiches.
Step 6
Fry the eggs according to your preference. Here, the eggs are cooked to a soft-scrambled consistency with a runny yolk to add creaminess to the sandwich. Feel free to cook them through if you prefer a fully cooked yolk.
Step 7
Continue to stir and cook the bulgogi, flipping it occasionally. If any pieces are too large, you can cut them into bite-sized pieces with scissors or a spatula while they are cooking.
Step 8
In a separate pan, melt a little butter and toast the slices of bread until golden brown on both sides. Toasting the bread in butter adds a wonderful nutty aroma and flavor.
Step 9
Spread a thin layer of ketchup on one side of the toasted bread. You can substitute ketchup with mustard or mayonnaise, or any other sauce you prefer. Ketchup worked well here, adding a touch of sweetness.
Step 10
On top of the ketchup-spread bread, place a fresh lettuce leaf. Generously pile the cooked bulgogi on top, followed by two slices of tomato. Then, add a slice of cheese.
Step 11
Carefully place the fried egg on top of the cheese. The creamy yolk will enrich the overall flavor and texture of the sandwich.
Step 12
Spread a little more ketchup on the remaining slice of bread and place it on top of the egg to complete the sandwich. Gently press down to secure the filling.
Step 13
Wrap the assembled sandwich tightly with plastic wrap to hold its shape, then carefully slice it in half. Your delicious bulgogi sandwich is ready! It’s a fantastic way to enjoy bulgogi, which is often served as a side dish with rice or as a snack. Enjoy this delightful twist!
