BULGOGI
Adapted from Sue’s recipe here.
Ingredients
For the marinade:
1 tablespoon sesame oil
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
For the stir fry:
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 pound thinly sliced beef
1 large onion
2 cloves minced garlic
2 stalks green onion
½ medium carrot
1 tablespoon cornstarch (dissolved in a tablespoon of water)
Sesame seeds (optional)
Method
In a large glass bowl, mix together the ingredients for the marinade.
Add the beef slices and let rest at least four hours in the fridge.
Thinly slice the onion, garlic, carrots, and green onions.
Heat a wok or skillet on medium high heat.
Add the cooking oil and add the onions. Stir fry until transluscent.
Add the garlic and stir fry until fragrant.
Add the remaining vegetables and stir fry for a few minutes.
Move the vegetables to the side of the wok or skillet and add the beef with the marinade mixture.
Stir fry until the beef is cooked through.
Add the dissolved cornstarch, mix well, and let the sauce bubble a bit until thickened.
Serve immediately with steamed rice and kimchi.