Korean-Style Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowl

About this recipe

Bulgogi means 'fire meat' in Korean: thinly sliced beef in a sweet soy, garlic and sesame marinade, cooked fast over high heat. Served on rice with crunchy vegetables, it makes a colourful bowl that's quick enough for a weeknight.

Method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Mix the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and half the spring onion. Add the beef and marinate for 20 minutes.

   20 min

2. 2

   Step 2

   Cook the rice following the packet instructions.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes until caramelised.

   3 min

4. 4

   Step 4

   Divide the rice between bowls and top with beef, cucumber and carrot.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Sprinkle with the remaining spring onion and the sesame seeds.