Korean Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps Food

KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Combine first 9 ingredients (soy - black pepper).
• Slice the steaks across the grain into thin slices.
• Place beef in resealable ziplock bag and pour soy mixture over. Let marinate in refridgerator for 2-12 hours, turning bag occoationally.
• Heat large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high to high heat. Pour beef and marinade into the skilled and cook until mixture is almost dry, 6-8 minute
• Toast sesame seeds and garlic in hot pan.
• (We had quite a bit of marinade left and it was wonderful spooned over some white rice).
• Serve with lettuce leaves, toasted sesame seeds and toasted garlic cloves and perhaps some hot sauce if you like it hot.
• You roll the beef and condiments up in the lettuce leaf and eat like a roll with your hands.
• Serve with white rice.

BULGOGI (KOREAN BARBECUED BEEF) LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Heat a nonstick pan at medium-low for about 30 seconds.
• Add sesame seeds and toast, shaking or stirring pan occasionally, until seeds are a nice golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Combine soy sauce, sugar, garlic, green onions, ginger, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
• Stir until the sugar has more or less dissolved.
• Add meat, tossing to coat.
• Marinate 30 minutes or up to overnight.
• Grill meat on a rack over hot coals (or in a high broiler) until beef firms up and slightly charred.
• You want that nice glossy brown look, not the sweaty grayish look.
• Serve with lettuce leaves and Asian pear slices, allowing guests to roll wraps themselves.
• To assemble, layer a lettuce leaf with a slice or two of grilled beef and a few thin Asian pear slices, then roll up and enjoy!

BULGOGI (KOREAN BEEF) WITH RICE AND LETTUCE

Steps:

• To prepare the meat: Cut the beef into very thin slices.
• (The partial freezing will make slicing easier.) Crush the sesame seeds lightly.
• Combine with the light and regular soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil and garlic.
• Pour over the meat in a glass dish, cover and refrigerate overnight.
• To prepare the sauce: Combine the hot bean paste, sesame seeds and oil, the sugar and vinegar in a bowl; mix with a spoon until sesame oil is blended in smoothly.
• Cover and refrigerate.
• Remove 1 hour before serving.
• Cook rice, set aside to keep warm.
• To prepare the vegetables: Cut the zucchini into ½-inch slices, then cut each slice into thirds; set aside.
• Combine the green-onion shreds, sesame oil, vinegar and seeds.
• Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Stir-fry the zucchini until browned and tender; transfer to a bowl.
• Stir-fry the onions and garlic with the red-pepper flakes until tender-crisp; combine with the zucchini.
• In a large, heavy skillet set over medium-high heat, stir-fry the meat in several batches for about 30 seconds to 1 minute on each side.
• (Do not crowd the pan as the meat will steam.) Transfer to a platter.
• To serve: Place some of the rice, meat, vegetables and sauce in a lettuce leaf and roll.
• The dish is meant to be eaten with your fingers.