Culinary : BULGOGI

Bulgogi is translated as "Fire meat". This refers to the way the meat is cooked, first marinated, then grilled over hot coals or an open fire.

Ingredients

1.3kg of any leg cut such as knuckle, topside, eye round or outside flat, thinly sliced
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp rice wine
Pinch of black pepper

Method

* Trim any fat off the beef with a knife. Distribute the sugar evenly on the beef by sprinkling it on each piece. Allow beef to sit for 10 minutes.
* In a separate bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, sugar, sake, and black pepper. Put aside.
* Add the soy sauce mixture and mix. Allow the beef to marinate for 10 minutes.
* Because the beef is thin, it doesn't require a long marinating time. Now it is ready to be barbecued. Ideal if grilled over smoked wood but just as good in a frying pan or skillet. Cook until browned, being careful not to overcook. Best left to cook slowly in its own juices.