Korean Beef Bulgogi Marinade
Recipe👇
2 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 pear (Korean pear preferred), grated
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
Mix Soy Sauce & Sugars:
In a bowl, combine soy sauce and brown sugar until sugars dissolve.
Add Aromatics:
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
Incorporate Liquids:
Add mirin and rice vinegar to the mixture.
Add Pear:
Mix in the grated pear for sweetness and tenderizing.
Season:
Stir in ground black pepper, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds if using.
Marinate & Cook:
Use the sauce to marinate beef slices for at least 30 minutes before grilling or frying.