Savory Korean Bulgogi with Glass Noodles
Savory Korean Bulgogi with Glass Noodles
The Ultimate Golden Recipe for Marinated Beef Bulgogi with Noodles
My two sons absolutely adore beef bulgogi! When the meat is marinated, they happily help themselves to it, knowing how delicious it is. Adding chewy glass noodles makes this dish even more satisfying and complete.
Main Ingredients- 700g Beef (thinly sliced for bulgogi)
- 1 Onion
- 1/3 Carrot
- 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms (or King Oyster Mushrooms)
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Korean Plum Extract (Maesilcheong)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1 handful Soaked Glass Noodles (approx. 50g)
Bulgogi Marinade- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce (optional, for depth)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 6 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce (optional, for depth)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pat the beef bulgogi slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess blood. Place the beef in a bowl and add 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp Korean plum extract, and 2 Tbsp mirin. Gently massage the marinade into the meat with your hands. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour to tenderize the beef and allow the flavors to penetrate. (Tip: If pears are in season, you can add grated pear for extra tenderness, but it can be expensive in the summer.)
Step 2
While the beef is marinating, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onion (1) and carrot (1/3) into julienne strips. Trim the woody ends off the enoki mushrooms and gently pull them apart. Slice the green onions (2) diagonally.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious bulgogi marinade. In a separate bowl, combine 6 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp ground toasted sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Step 4
Pour the prepared bulgogi marinade over the marinated beef.
Step 5
Gently separate any clumps of beef and thoroughly mix it with the marinade. Ensure every piece of meat is coated evenly. This step is crucial for infusing the beef with rich flavor.
Step 6
Heat a pan over high heat. Add the marinated beef and stir-fry quickly until the surface is seared. Reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook until the onions and carrots are tender and cooked through.
Step 7
Finally, add the soaked glass noodles to the pan. Stir-fry briefly until the noodles absorb the delicious sauce and are cooked through. Once all the ingredients are well combined and cooked, your flavorful beef bulgogi with glass noodles is ready to serve!
