Korean Bulgogi Rice Box

Name: Korean Bulgogi Rice Box
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef sirloin (or ribeye), thinly sliced; 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1/2 Asian pear (or Bosc pear), grated; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable); 2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed; 3 cups water; 1 English cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Tender sliced beef sirloin marinated in a sweet soy-sesame sauce, stir-fried with onion and served over steamed rice with a quick cucumber banchan and toasted sesame. Plan ahead: marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes.

35 minMediumServes 4580 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef sirloin (or ribeye), thinly sliced
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 Asian pear (or Bosc pear), grated
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
6 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
2 cups jasmine or short-grain rice, rinsed
3 cups water
1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tsp rice vinegar
2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

1

Whisk together 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1/2 grated Asian pear (or Bosc pear), 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper in a large bowl to make the marinade.
2

Add 1.5 lbs thinly sliced beef sirloin (or ribeye) to the marinade and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).
3

Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a saucepan. Add 2 cups rinsed jasmine or short-grain rice, stir once, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
4

While rice cooks, toss 1 thinly sliced English cucumber with 2 tsp rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside as a quick banchan.
5

Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable) in a large wok or skillet over high heat until just smoking. Add 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and cook for 2 minutes until starting to soften.
6

Add the marinated beef in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Cook without stirring for 1-2 minutes until caramelized, then stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until beef is cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 F.
7

Add 6 cut into 1-inch pieces scallions and toss for 30 seconds.
8

Fluff rice and divide into bowls. Top with bulgogi beef and quick cucumber banchan. Garnish with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Korean Bulgogi Rice Box reach?

For Korean Bulgogi Rice Box, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 6. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Korean Bulgogi Rice Box marinate?

Step 2 reads: "Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator)." Follow the time in step 2. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for rice vinegar in Korean Bulgogi Rice Box?

The entry for Korean Bulgogi Rice Box calls for 2 tsp rice vinegar. In its place: Apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar, softened with a pinch of sugar, is close. Avoid plain distilled vinegar at full strength, which is much sharper.

Does Korean Bulgogi Rice Box contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Korean Bulgogi Rice Box the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of overnight, or about 8 hours: "Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator)." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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