Bulgogi – Korea’s Sweet & Savory BBQ





Bulgogi – Korea’s Sweet & Savory BBQ


Bulgogi is one of the most loved Korean dishes.

The word means “fire meat” – thin slices of beef marinated and cooked on fire.

It’s sweet, juicy, and so delicious that

many foreigners say it’s their favorite Korean food!



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What Is Bulgogi?


Thin beef slices marinated in soy sauce-based sweet sauce


Cooked on a grill or in a pan


Tender, slightly sweet, and full of flavor


Perfect with a bowl of steamed rice




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What Goes into Bulgogi?


Thin sliced beef (sirloin or brisket)


Soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper


Onions, scallions, mushrooms, carrots


Optional: grated pear or apple to make the meat softer




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What Foreigners Say


> “It’s soft and sweet – perfect with rice!” – Jake, USA

“I still remember the smell and taste. Bulgogi was so tender.” – Emilie, France

“Best Korean meat dish for sure.” – David, Australia





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How Do You Eat Bulgogi?


On top of rice as bulgogi rice bowl


Wrapped in lettuce for ssambap


In kimbap or bibimbap


Hot pot style as bulgogi jeongol (stew)




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Easy Bulgogi Recipe at Home


Ingredients


300g thin sliced beef


1/2 onion, carrot, mushroom, scallion


3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil


1 tbsp minced garlic, black pepper


2 tbsp pear juice or apple puree (optional)



Instructions


1. Mix all sauce ingredients to make marinade



2. Marinate beef for at least 30 minutes



3. Stir-fry with veggies in a pan until juicy and cooked



4. Serve hot with rice!




Tip: Add a fried egg on top for extra yum!



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Final Thoughts


Bulgogi is more than just grilled meat.

It’s a soft, sweet, and heartwarming dish

that brings people together at the Korean table.


Each slice is marinated to bring out the best flavor, 

and every bite melts in your mouth.


If you visit Korea, make sure you try

a bite of bulgogi – your taste buds will thank you!


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