Gluten-free Bulgogi (Korea)

Bulgogi , a traditional South Korean dish, literally means "fire meat." It consists of thinly sliced beef marinated in a mixture of gluten-free soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, and garlic. The meat is then grilled or stir-fried at high temperature, allowing the sweet and savory flavors to meld perfectly. Simple to prepare yet delicious, Bulgogi is often served with rice and vegetables, like Bibimbap , making it a complete meal.

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 10 minutes

Rest time 60 minutes

Total time 1 hour 20 minutes

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 4

Ingredients

500g of beef ( sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced)
4 tbsp tamari sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of sesame oil
3 cloves of minced garlic
1 Korean pear (or 1 regular grated pear)
1 tablespoon of sesame seeds
1 sliced onion
2 sliced green onions
Black pepper
1 tbsp of mirin (optional)

Preparation

1
Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix the gluten-free soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, grated pear, sesame seeds, mirin (if used), and a pinch of black pepper.
2
Marinate the beef: Add the thin slices of beef to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 1 hour (ideally 3-4 hours) in the refrigerator so that the meat absorbs the flavors well.
3
Cooking: Heat a pan or grill over high heat. Sauté the onions in a little oil, then add the marinated beef in small portions, cooking them quickly until they are well browned but still tender.
4
Serving suggestion: Serve hot with rice, lettuce leaves and green onions as garnish.
5
Bulgogi can also be cooked on a barbecue. It is also commonly served with Bibimbap .

Keywords: Korean Bulbogi, gluten-free Korean recipe, Asian beef recipe