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Beef Bulgogi with Soya Sauce Korean style dish served
Beef with soya sauce in Korean bulgogi sauce

Savoury Soy Beef Bulgogi

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This Bulgogi version concentrates on the classic deep, salty-sweet flavour profile defined by the dominance of soya sauce. Chilli is less prominent or can be omitted, bringing the umami bomb of beef and caramelised soya sauce to the fore. A more kid-friendly version that highlights the taste of quality beef.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 500 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Bowl for marinating
  • Knife and chopping board

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame
⚠️ Cereals containing gluten

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the beef into thin slices. Prepare the marinade: mix the soya sauce with the sugar until the sugar dissolves. Add the sesame oil, crushed garlic, grated ginger and (little) chilli.

Tip: Dissolving the sugar is important so it coats the meat evenly.
2 ✓

Marinate the meat for 30 minutes in the fridge.

3 ✓

Slice the onion. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan until golden brown, then set aside.

Tip: Careful, sesame seeds burn in moments!
4 ✓

Heat oil in the pan. Throw in the onion, fry for 2 minutes, then add the meat with the marinade.

Tip: The onion flavours the oil (aromatisation).
5 ✓

Fry the meat on high heat, stirring often, until the liquid evaporates and the meat browns nicely and caramelises.

Tip: The reaction of amino acids in soya sauce and sugar gives the deep brown colour and full flavour (Maillard reaction).
6 ✓

When done, remove from heat and toss with half the toasted sesame seeds.

7 ✓

Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds to serve for texture and appearance.

Tip: The interplay of crunchy seeds and tender meat completes the experience.

Recipe FAQ

The dish became too salty, what should I do?
Add a little water and a little more sugar or grated pear/apple to balance it.
What soya sauce should I use?
Korean soya sauce is best, but a good quality Japanese soya sauce will do. Dark soya sauce gives a richer colour.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Beef sirloin or shoulder
  • 5 tbsp Soya sauce
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (optional, less)
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 2 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Oil