Beef bulgogi

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBeef, sliced very thin, across grain into strips
2tablespoonsSoy sauce
1tablespoonSugar
1tablespoonSesame oil
1tablespoonSesame salt (recipe below)
teaspoonBlack pepper
4Scallions, chopped into 1-inch pieces
3Cloves garlic,peeled crushed
1teaspoonGrated fresh ginger
1tablespoonSak (or dry sherry)
1tablespoonRed pepper flakes
1tablespoonPeanut oil
Toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, sesame salt, pepper, scallions, garlic, ginger, sak and red pepper flakes in a medium-size bowl. Add the meat and toss. Allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.

2. Cook the meat over medium-high heat on a stove-top grill. Heat the grill first, making it very hot. Add the oil. Cook the meat 1-2 minutes on each side, browning it nicely. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Sesame salt: Place 1 cup sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat and toast, stirring constantly, until they just begin to turn a light brown. Place in a food blender. Grind to a coarse texture and stir in the salt. Keep in a covered jar in the refrigerator.