Korean Bulgogi Beef Stir-Fry with Sesame Perilla Rice & Kimchi-Cucumber Salad

Name: Korean Bulgogi Beef Stir-Fry with Sesame Perilla Rice & Kimchi-Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef sirloin; 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste); 3 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1.5 tbsp brown sugar; 5 cloves garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 stalks scallions; 2 tbsp white sesame seeds; 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice; 8 leaves fresh perilla leaves (shiso); 1 cup napa cabbage kimchi; 1 whole english cucumber; 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for salad); 1 tsp sesame seeds (black); 2 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or vegetable)

Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Global Cuisine

Tender marinated beef sirloin caramelized with gochujang-soy glaze and sesame seeds, served over fragrant perilla-infused rice with a bright, crunchy kimchi-cucumber pickle on the side. This authentic Korean classic delivers complex umami depth with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory notes.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef sirloin
4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

Instructions

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