Kong-bul (Korean Bean Sprout Bulgogi)
Kong-bul (Korean Bean Sprout Bulgogi)
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef brisket, for hot pot or shabu-shabu
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 1/2 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
For the Sauce (Yangnyeom)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean chili paste
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru, Korean chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce (Yangnyeom): In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, gochujang, gochugaru, and honey. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Layer the Pot: Place the sliced yellow onion evenly at the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven. This will create a protective layer and add flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Add a generous layer of bean sprouts over the sliced onions. Ensure they are spread out evenly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Next, arrange the cut green onions and trimmed enoki mushrooms on top of the bean sprouts.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Carefully lay the thinly sliced beef brisket over the vegetables. Try to separate the slices so they cook evenly.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Pour the prepared yangnyeom evenly over the layered beef and vegetables. Do not stir at this point.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 20 minutes. The vegetables will release a lot of liquid, which will help cook the beef and create a flavorful broth. The ingredients will shrink down significantly.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid. Use chopsticks or a large spoon to gently stir and mix all the ingredients together, ensuring the sauce is well distributed and coats everything. The beef should be cooked through and the bean sprouts tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot, enjoying a piece of beef with a large portion of bean sprouts in each bite.
⏱️ 2 min
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Kong-bul (Korean Bean Sprout Bulgogi)
Ingredients
For the Main Dish
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef brisket, for hot pot or shabu-shabu
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 1 1/2 pounds bean sprouts
- 4 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 1/2 ounces enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated
For the Sauce (Yangnyeom)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons gochujang, Korean chili paste
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru, Korean chili powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Sauce (Yangnyeom): In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, gochujang, gochugaru, and honey. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Layer the Pot: Place the sliced yellow onion evenly at the bottom of a large pot or Dutch oven. This will create a protective layer and add flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Add a generous layer of bean sprouts over the sliced onions. Ensure they are spread out evenly.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Next, arrange the cut green onions and trimmed enoki mushrooms on top of the bean sprouts.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Carefully lay the thinly sliced beef brisket over the vegetables. Try to separate the slices so they cook evenly.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Pour the prepared yangnyeom evenly over the layered beef and vegetables. Do not stir at this point.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Cover the pot with a lid and cook over medium-high heat for approximately 20 minutes. The vegetables will release a lot of liquid, which will help cook the beef and create a flavorful broth. The ingredients will shrink down significantly.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Once the cooking time is complete, remove the lid. Use chopsticks or a large spoon to gently stir and mix all the ingredients together, ensuring the sauce is well distributed and coats everything. The beef should be cooked through and the bean sprouts tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Optionally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving. Serve hot, enjoying a piece of beef with a large portion of bean sprouts in each bite.
⏱️ 2 min