Beef Bulgogi

Amazingly Good - And Easy - Korean Beef

Ingredients:

1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 Tablespoons green onion
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon minced lemongrass
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 Tablespoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
1/2 pound beef round steak
4 to 6 pieces of large leaf lettuce

Directions:

Combine soy sauce, green onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, sesame oil, sugar, black pepper, and sesame seeds in a large zip-loc bag.  Slice the beef into thin 1" long strips and put in zip-loc bag.  Marinate for 30 minutes to one hour.  Pour contents of bag into a in very hot wok and quickly sear the beef.

Lower temperature to medium high and saute until done about 3 to 5 minutes.  Wrap several slices of Bulgogi in each leaf of lettuce.  Serve with rice noodles and sliced fresh fruit.  Serves 2.

Variations:

If you have a barbecue grill available, try grilling the bulgogi.  Broiling the meat works well also.  

Serves: 2