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Korean bulgogi sauce is a great marinade for grilled beef. It’s also absolutely awesome brushed on burgers, on chops or as a stir fry sauce. Or even just drizzled on rice.

Beef bulgogi is probably the most famous Korean meal. Before you say it – bibimbap is arguably the other. But bibimbap just means stuff on rice. Bulgogi counts as stuff so bulgogi on rice is bibimbap as far as I can tell.

Bulgogi sauce is easy to make

Best thing about this recipe is you can get all the at the grocery store. That’s unusual for this blog. I know. I am a pain. But for once that’s true.

There is really nothing to this recipe. Mix some soy, apple juice and sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until the sugar melts. Mix in some ginger, garlic, green onions and sesame oil. Literally that’s it.

Slice some beef, toss it with bulgogi sauce and grill. Or stir fry the beef and stir the sauce in at the end. Either way, it makes a great topping for bibimbap.

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Use it in burgers too

Burgers is another place this bulgogi sauce shines. Bulgogi burgers – what could possibly be better than that. Mix 2/3 ground beef, 1/3 ground pork. Mix in a bit of gochujang for the ultimate umami bomb. Grill, brushing with bulgogi sauce. Toss that on a brioche bun with some gochu mayo and maybe some pickled onions.

Or how about a Korean cheesesteak. Move over Philly. Here comes Seoul. Stir fry your beef bulgogi with some sliced onions. Load it up on a hoagie. Top with some grated mozzarella and broil quickly. How good would that be?

Or maybe go in another direction. Bulgogi sauce with a little bit of gochujang. Add a bit of kick. Use sliced pork shoulder instead of beef. Korean spicy pork bulgogi. If that doesn’t exist it really should.

I’m drooling into my keyboard here…

Korean bulgogi sauce

Korean bulgogi sauce is a great way to give your dinner some Korean flair!

Course condiment

Cuisine Korean

Keyword beef bugogi, bibimbap, bulgogi sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 976kcal

Author romain | glebekitchen

Ingredients

simple bulgogi style sauce

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 5 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 inch piece of fresh ginger grated on a microplane
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 3/4 cup apple juice or pear juice
  • 2 green onions finely chopped

Instructions

  • Mix the soy, brown sugar and apple or pear juice in a small sauce pan. Warm over low heat until the sugar melts. Allow to cool and stir in the remaining ingredients.

Notes

This recipe adapted is from KFood by Da-Hae and Gareth West. It’s a very funky Korean cookbook worth seeking out.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 976kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 9780mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 181g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 10.9mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 6.2mg

korean bulgogi sauce - glebe kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is Korean bulgogi sauce made of? ›

Mix some soy, apple juice and sugar in a sauce pan. Heat until the sugar melts. Mix in some ginger, garlic, green onions and sesame oil. Literally that's it.

Is bulgogi sauce same as BBQ sauce? ›

It is sweet and savory and adds a vibrant flavor to any dish. Meishi Bulgogi sauce is a Korean style BBQ sauce for BBQs and grilling. Its an Ideal addition to your marinades or stir-fry's and makes a superb dipping sauce for burger and nuggets.

Is bulgogi sauce the same as teriyaki? ›

Bulgogi is a sweet, salty beef dish that is comparable to teriyaki but much more rich and flavorful. Whereas teriyaki is solely sweetened with sugar, bulgogi relies also on fruit sugar to add an extra depth of flavor.

What can you use instead of bulgogi sauce? ›

Traditional Korean bulgogi sauce is a combination of soy sauce, brown sugar, apple, garlic, and ginger. The sauce I use for this Easy Korean Beef Bulgogi substitutes coconut sugar for the brown sugar and low-sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free Tamari) for the regular soy sauce.

What are the three types of bulgogi? ›

There are three types of bulgogi that are typically served at restaurants today – Gwangyang-style of South Jeolla Province, Eonyang-style of South Gyeongsang Province and last but not least, the Seoul-style.

Why does bulgogi taste so good? ›

The beef is marinated in a blend of soy sauce, sesame oil, onion, garlic, ginger, sugar, asian pear, and black pepper. It's marinated for several hours which flavors and tenderizes the meat. The flavor of bulgogi is savory, salty and sweet.

Is Korean bulgogi sauce spicy? ›

Original Bulgogi Sauce (100 in Stock)

The Original version is not spicy and is traditionally used to make beef bulgogi and kalbi. We happen to love it on oven baked chicken thighs. Recipe here.

What does Korean bulgogi sauce taste like? ›

What does bulgogi sauce taste like? Bulgogi sauce is considered being the BBQ sauce of Asian and Korean cuisine. It's sweet, smoky, and slightly tangy, and has a subtle spice hit thanks to the chili sauce. In many Korean restaurants, they actually serve this as a dipping sauce too!

What is served with Korean bulgogi? ›

Top with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired and serve while hot. Enjoy the bulgogi with rice and side dishes or as a wrap with rice, kimchi, and lettuce.

What is bulgogi eaten with? ›

In many Korean restaurants, tables are outfitted with grills in the center so customers can cook the bulgogi meat themselves and eat it straight from the grill. Bulgogi is typically served with steamed rice, lettuce wraps, chili sauce, and other traditional Korean accompaniments.

What does Korean bulgogi taste like? ›

Beef Bulgogi is crazy tender and juicy seeping with mildly sweet, savory, smoky flavors from the soy, sesame, garlic, ginger marinade. It is intensely flavorful, and tantalizingly delicious. This Bulgogi cooks super fast, so once your steak is done marinating, it's 15 minutes to dinner!

Is bulgogi sauce spicy hot? ›

What does it taste like? Savory soy umami, somewhat sweet and spicy*, nutty, garlicky with a touch of tartness. *The heat level is medium spicy. Adventurous eaters may not find it hot enough in which case, you can try dipping it in our gochujang sauce.

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