Savory Duck Bulgogi in Soy Sauce Marinade
Savory Duck Bulgogi in Soy Sauce Marinade
Delicious Duck Bulgogi – A Flavorful Soy Sauce Marinated Duck Dish
Duck is a versatile meat that can be prepared in many delicious ways. Today, we’re making a savory and tender duck bulgogi with a classic soy sauce marinade. This dish is perfect for a hearty meal or as an appetizer, and its mild, sweet-and-salty flavor profile makes it a hit with all ages. Packed with vegetables, it’s as healthy as it is delicious!
Main Ingredients- 500g duck meat
- 1 onion
- 3 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang chili peppers)
- 1/3 carrot
- 1 green onion (for scallion salad)
- 2-3 potatoes
Marinade- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil-cheong)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine for cooking (or 1/2 tsp grated ginger)
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- Drizzle of sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil-cheong)
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine for cooking (or 1/2 tsp grated ginger)
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- Drizzle of sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Here are the ingredients for our delicious duck bulgogi.
Step 2
First, let’s marinate the duck meat. In a bowl, combine 500g of duck meat with a pinch of black pepper, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp cooking wine. Mix well with your hands. This step helps to tenderize the duck and remove any gamey odors.
Step 3
While the duck is marinating, let’s prepare the soy sauce marinade. In a separate bowl, whisk together 4 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp plum extract, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, 1 Tbsp rice wine for cooking (or 1 tsp ginger powder), and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix until well combined.
Step 4
Peel 2-3 potatoes and slice them thinly, about 0.5 cm thick. These will add a lovely sweetness and texture when stir-fried with the duck.
Step 5
Peel and thinly slice 1 onion into strips, about 0.5 cm thick.
Step 6
Cut 1/3 carrot into similar-sized strips. This will add color and a subtle sweetness to the dish.
Step 7
Trim the stems off 3 Korean green chili peppers and slice them diagonally. You can adjust the amount based on your spice preference, or remove the seeds for less heat. Feel free to substitute with other vegetables you have on hand, like bell peppers or zucchini.
Step 8
Trim the woody base off a bunch of enoki mushrooms and separate the strands. If you don’t have pre-made scallion salad, you can thinly slice a green onion for a similar garnish.
Step 9
These are the complementary ingredients we’ve prepared to go with our duck bulgogi.
Step 10
Now, let’s start cooking! Heat a pan over medium heat and add the marinated duck meat. Stir-fry the duck until it begins to release its fat.
Step 11
Once the duck is partially cooked, add the sliced potatoes to the pan and continue stir-frying. The potatoes will absorb some of the duck fat, becoming extra tender and flavorful.
Step 12
Continue to cook until the duck meat and potatoes appear translucent and are almost fully cooked through. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 13
Pour about 2/3 of the prepared soy sauce marinade over the duck and potatoes in the pan. Stir to coat everything evenly.
Step 14
Increase the heat to high and stir-fry quickly to allow the sauce to caramelize and coat the ingredients. Be careful not to burn it.
Step 15
Add the sliced onions, carrots, and green chili peppers to the pan. Stir-fry over high heat just until the vegetables are slightly tender but still retain a slight crunch. This ensures they don’t become soggy.
Step 16
Taste the bulgogi and add the remaining marinade if needed to adjust the seasoning. Continue to stir-fry, ensuring the sauce is evenly distributed.
Step 17
Finally, add the enoki mushrooms to one side of the pan and let them cook for a minute or two until softened. Enoki mushrooms cook very quickly, so avoid overcooking them.
Step 18
Once all ingredients are cooked and the sauce has slightly thickened, turn off the heat. Drizzle with a little sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor. Your delicious duck bulgogi is now ready!
Step 19
Transfer the duck bulgogi to a serving plate. Serve with the scallion salad on the side, which is perfect for wrapping the bulgogi in for a delicious bite.
Step 20
Enjoy this incredibly tender and flavorful duck bulgogi in soy sauce, a nutritious and satisfying dish that’s sure to be a family favorite!
