Name: Bulgogi
Yield: 4
Cuisine: South Korea
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ribeye or sirloin, very thinly sliced; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 Asian pear, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 onion, sliced; Lettuce leaves and rice to serve

Where it comes from

The name means 'fire meat', and it is one of Korea's best-known dishes. It is traditionally cooked at the table and wrapped in lettuce with rice and ssamjang.

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Recipe

Make Bulgogi at home

Serves 4Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ribeye or sirloin, very thinly sliced
1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 Asian pear, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, sliced
1 onion, sliced
Lettuce leaves and rice to serve

How it's made

Mix soy sauce, sugar, pear, garlic, sesame oil and black pepper.
Add the beef and onion, mix well and marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over high heat.
Cook the beef in batches so it sears rather than steams, 2-3 minutes per batch.
Sprinkle with scallions and sesame seeds.
Serve with rice, lettuce leaves and kimchi.