- 2 pounds beef tenderloin tips or sirloin steak
- bulgogi marinade
- bulgogi dipping sauce
- romaine lettuce leaves
Preparation:
Slice beef tenderloin tips or sirloin in to 1/4 inch thick slices. Place in a nonreactive dish or resealable plastic bag. Add bulgogi marinade and toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Preheat grill. You can either thread the meat onto skewers lengthwise or use a grilling basket to keep the small pieces from falling into the fire. Either way, grill the meat until it is evenly brown all over. Since the Bulgogi marinade contains sugar, watch for flare-ups and turn frequently to avoid burning. Serve on a warm platter. Wrap meat pieces with romaine lettuce leaves and dip into dipping sauce. You can also add shredded carrots, caramelized garlic cloves or whatever else sounds good.
This is a delicious dipping sauce for Korean Sesame Beef (aka Bulgogi).
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients for marinade:
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sake or dry sherry
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 small pear, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 4 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves.
Dipping Sauce for the cooked beef:
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup salad oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon green onion, minced
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco (more or less as desired)
- salt and pepper to taste