Youn's Korean contribution

Youn has delighted us with Bulgogi. Her recipe says "people have been finding that bulgogi is not only tasty and healthy but also very versatile. Bulgogi is an ideal picnic food, tasty hors d'oeuvre or buffet item.

Thin slices of meat are marinated in a sauce of soy, sesame oil, minced garlic, sesame seeds and cooked over a charcoal grill. The grilled meat can be eaten alone or wrapped in lettuce along with slices of fresh garlic a green pepper, a dab of soybean paste, red pepper paste,  all of which are rich in vitamins, minerals and cancer -fighting substances.

Youn's recipe calls for:
2 lbs. beef (loin tip steak) thinly sliced
3 green onions, sliced in a bias
4 button mushrooms, slice
1/2 ibuibm thinly sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce, sugar & water
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp sesame seeds
1-2 tabsp mince garlic
1 tbsp juice of ginger
1/2 onion, grind in a food processor

Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl. Marinade beef and vegetables for at least 30 minutes. 1-2 hours is the best, after more than several hours it will taste too salty. Grill the beef. Serve with rice.
Cool tip! Important tip is to use same amount of soy sauce and sugar. If you do this a day ahead reduce the soy sauce. And don't forget to put it in a refrigerator. Add the juice of 1/2 Asian pear to the beef, it will tenderize beef and give much more flavor to the dish, or you can add 1/4 kiwi. Thanks Youn. I shall include this in my next "to do" recipe.