Bulgogi: Korean BBQ

Description: A wonderfully marinated Korean beef dish. Kimchi, white sticky rice, whole cabbage leaves and assorted pickled vegetables make a wonderful accompaniment. Optionally, add an assortment of vegetables to beef marinade.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless rib eye steaks, cut into very thin slices 5-6" long x 2" wide (I use Black Angus)
• 4 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed/chopped fine
• 3 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon korean sesame oil

Steps:

1. Mix beef& sugar, let rest 2 minutes, then add remaining ingredients.
2. Toss well and let stand 1 hr at room temp or overnight in the refrigerator to allow the meat to mature- better the longer it marinates!
3. Preheat a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
4. Add beef, a few slices at a time, and sear without oil for 2-3 minutes at most.
5. Or, grill beef in very hot gas or electric broiler.
6. Serve immediately with white sticky rice and an assortment of side dishes.