Bulgogi
Bulgogi recipes are believed to have originated in the Goguryeo era in Korea. The first recorded mention of bulgogi is in the Samguk Sagi, or "History of the Three Kingdoms", a 12th century text. Bulgogi was originally made with thinly sliced beef that was marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, green onions, and pepper. The beef was then grilled over charcoal.
Today, bulgogi is still made with thinly sliced beef, but the marinade has evolved to include ingredients such as sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, and pear juice. The beef is often grilled, but it can also be stir-fried. Bulgogi is a popular dish in Korea and is often served with rice and vegetables.
Bulgogi has become popular in other parts of the world, particularly in the United States, where it is often served in Korean restaurants. It has also been adapted to other cuisines, such as Japanese and Chinese.
Advice
When making bulgogi, it's important to use the freshest ingredients available. Be sure to marinate the meat for at least a few hours, or overnight for optimal flavor. Additionally, use high-quality sesame oil, which adds a nice nutty flavor and aroma to the dish. When grilling the meat, make sure to use medium-high heat and cook it quickly so that it stays tender. Finally, serve the bulgogi with freshly steamed rice, kimchi, and other side dishes to add a variety of flavors and textures.
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Recipes
Skirt Steak Bulgogi
- salt
- oil
- white rice
- onion
- ginger
- asian pear
- garlic
- maple syrup
- soy sauce
- skirt steak
- sugar
- green onion
Basic Bulgogi
- salt
- green onion
- pork loin
- gochugaru
- ginger
- light brown sugar
- sesame oil
- garlic
- pear
- soy sauce
- vegetable oil
Bulgogi
- beef
- sesame oil
- asian pear
- onion
- mirin
- garlic
- brown sugar
- green onion
- soy sauce
- green onion
- sesame seed
Korean Beef Bulgogi
- beef
- rice wine
- sesame oil
- black pepper
- sugar
- green onion
- garlic
Bulgogi with Carrots and Snow Peas
- beef tenderloin
- ginger
- garlic
- sesame oil
- sesame seed
- sugar
- pepper
- water
- snow pea
- oil
- rice wine vinegar
- garlic
- soy sauce
- carrot
- green onion
Spicy Pork Belly Bulgogi
- sesame oil
- onion
- gochujang
- asian pear
- pork belly
- gochukaru
- mirin
- sugar
- ginger
- soy sauce
- garlic
Korean Bulgogi
- sesame oil
- asian pear
- green onion
- red pepper flake
- ginger
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- flank steak
- sesame seed
- oyster sauce
- garlic
Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- ground beef
- oil
- carrot
- onion onion
- black pepper
- onion
- zucchini
- mushroom
- purple cabbage
- mirin
- brown sugar
- garlic
- garlic
- rice
- soy sauce
Bulgogi Bowls
- pork tenderloin
- ginger
- light brown sugar
- sesame oil
- kimchi fried rice
- red
- soy sauce
- oil
- green onion
- greens lettuce
- gochujang
- garlic
- egg
- sriracha hot sauce
Bulgogi
- sesame oil
- sugar
- light soy sauce
- water
- black pepper
- dark soy sauce
- beef tenderloin
- white sesame seed
- ginger
- green onion
- garlic
Ground Beef Bulgogi Bowls
- ground beef
- mirin
- sesame oil
- sugar
- onion
- onion
- green onion
- soy sauce
- rice
- garlic
- sunny side egg
Bulgogi
- pork tenderloin
- ginger
- light brown sugar
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- oil
- green onion
- korean chili paste
- garlic
Air Fryer Bulgogi with Zucchini
- salt
- sesame seed
- ribeye
- zucchini
- soy sauce
- sugar
- mirin
- sesame oil
- garlic
Beef Bulgogi
- Bulgogi Beef (Korean BBQ Beef)
- green onion
- sriracha
- onion
- kimchi
- bean sprout
- cucumber
- red cabbage
- red pepper flake
- sesame oil
- rib eye
- brown sugar
- garlic
- rice
- honey
- soy sauce
Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)
- bean paste
- black pepper
- pepper paste
- green chily
- white rice
- garlic
- sesame seed
- red leaf lettuce
- ginger
- soy sauce
- flank steak
- asian sesame oil
- rice wine
- sugar
- garlic
- green onion
Korean Beef Bulgogi
- canola
- gochujang
- ginger
- sesame oil
- sugar
- black pepper
- asian pear
- onion
- shallot
- flat iron steak
- soy sauce
- green onion
- garlic
- sesame seed
- white rice
Korean Beef Bulgogi
- ginger
- black pepper
- salt
- onion
- pear
- ribeye
- brown sugar
- sriracha
- sesame oil
- oil
- dark soy sauce
- garlic
Dwaeji Bulgogi (Korean-Style Spicy Grilled Pork) Recipe
- For Serving
- lettuce
- ssamjang
- white sesame seed
- Dwaeji Bulgogi
- gochujang
- sesame oil
- black pepper
- asian pear
- ginger
- onion
- gochugaru
- korean rice syrup
- mirin
- soy sauce
- pork shoulder
- green onion
- garlic
Korean Chicken Bulgogi (Dak Bulgogi)
- sesame oil
- onion
- black pepper
- brown sugar
- soy sauce
- chicken thigh
- mirin
- green onion
- ginger
- garlic
Korean Beef Bulgogi (KBBQ Beef)
- beef rib eye
- sesame seed oil
- sesame seed
- ginger
- korean pear
- onion
- onion
- soy sauce
- mirin
- sugar
- green onion
- garlic
Dinner Tonight: Korean Barbecue Beef Bulgogi Recipe
- bulgogi
- lettuce
- white rice
- rib eye
- kimchi
- hot bean paste
- Marinade
- mirin
- sesame oil
- ginger
- sesame seed
- onion
- soy sauce
- black pepper
- sugar
- garlic
Bulgogi
- black pepper
- white sesame seed
- onion
- rib eye
- fuji apple
- sesame oil
- kiwi
- mirin
- soy sauce
- brown sugar
- white rice
- green onion
- garlic
Bulgogi (Barbecued Beef)
- black pepper
- kochujang
- green leaf lettuce
- onion
- sesame oil
- sugar
- soy sauce
- sirloin
- honey
- garlic
- green onion
Bulgogi (Korean Barbecue Beef)
- gochujang
- green leaf lettuce
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- sesame seed
- onion
- garlic
- beef sirloin
- sugar
- black pepper
- green onion
Spicy Korean Osam Bulgogi (Squid and Pork Belly)
- squid
- pork belly
- sesame oil
- soy sauce
- ginger
- green cabbage
- fish sauce
- onion
- onion
- gochujang
- sugar
- green onion
- gochukaru
- garlic
Korean Beef Bulgogi
- sirloin steak
- TO SERVE
- rice
- sesame seed
- spring onion
- MARINADE
- asian pear
- gochujang
- sesame oil
- vegetable oil
- black pepper
- mirin
- garlic
- light brown sugar
- soy sauce
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- mirin
Staple Ingredients
- garlic 60%
- sesame oil 50%
- soy sauce 50%
Common Ingredients
- ginger 47%
- green onion 47%
Usual Ingredients
- onion 33%
- sugar 33%
- black pepper 27%
- sesame seed 27%
- mirin 23%
Rarey Ingredients
- asian pear 20%
- brown sugar 17%