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Bulgogi
Whisk soy, sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, grated fruit, grated onion, pepper and rice wine. Toss with beef. Marinate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Bulgogi take?
1 hr all in โ 20 min prep, 10 min cook, 30 min rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 3 plates. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Easy.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 4 tbsp. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
4 tbsp of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
1 tbsp of Sugar.
How much honey?
1 tbsp (optional) of Honey.
How much toasted sesame oil?
1 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Korean pear โ Ripe apple or a splash of kiwi (short marinade only). Kiwi tenderises fast โ 20 minutes, not overnight. Beef โ King oyster mushrooms. A fair vegetarian grill if you keep the marinade.
Any tips from this recipe?
Partly frozen beef slices thinner. If the pan looks steamed, you overcrowded it. Wait.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Whisk soy, sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, grated fruit, grated onion, pepper and rice wine. Toss with beef. Marinate 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.