Korean Bean Sprout Bulgogi (Kongbul)

Sizzling Korean street-style bulgogi featuring tender sliced meat stacked over crunchy bean sprouts and mushrooms in a spicy sauce, wrapped in fresh lettuce.

Ingredients

• 400 g bean sprouts
• 300 g sliced meat
• 1 bunch scallions
• 1 onion
• 2 chili peppers
• 150 g mushrooms
• 2 tbsp red pepper paste
• 1 tbsp red pepper powder
• 2 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 tbsp cooking wine
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds
• to taste fresh lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. 1Make the Seasoning Sauce

   

   Combine red pepper paste, red pepper powder, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, white sugar, cooking wine, minced garlic, black pepper, and white sesame seeds in a glass bowl.

   Tip: Cut the scallions diagonally or use a specialized tool to achieve curly ribbons.
2. 2Add Bean Sprouts Base

   

   Arrange fresh bean sprouts as the primary base layer inside a large electric skillet pan.

   Tip: Ensure all ingredients are within arms reach for a smooth layering process.
3. 3Add sliced onions to the pan

   

   Wearing food-safe gloves, take handfuls of sliced white onions and distribute them evenly over the bottom of the electric skillet.

   Tip: Spreading the onions evenly helps create a sweet flavor base as they release moisture during cooking.
4. 4Add Mushrooms

   

   Place fresh mushrooms on top of the existing vegetable layers inside the pan.

   Tip: Rinse and drain the bean sprouts thoroughly before adding them to prevent excess water in the pan.
5. 5Add Chili Peppers

   

   Scatter sliced chili peppers into the pan over the vegetables to add a spicy kick.

   Tip: Separate the mushroom clusters slightly so they cook evenly with the surrounding vegetables.
6. 6Arrange sliced meat in the pan

   

   Take portions of sliced meat and arrange them neatly around the edges of the pan on top of the bed of bean sprouts, onions, and other vegetables.

   Tip: Ensure the meat is evenly distributed so it cooks uniformly once the heat is turned on.
7. 7Add shredded scallions

   

   Scatter a handful of fresh shredded green scallions right into the center on top of the arranged ingredients inside the pan.

   Tip: Fresh scallions add a vibrant aroma and slight sharpness that balances the savory meat.
8. 8Add Seasoning Sauce

   

   Place a dollop of the prepared red seasoning sauce right onto the center of the stacked ingredients in the pan.

   Tip: Placing the sauce in the center helps it distribute evenly as the vegetables release moisture.
9. 9Stir-fry Ingredients

   

   Begin stir-frying and mixing all the ingredients together directly in the pan as they cook and heat up.

   Tip: Keep the heat high to help the vegetables release their moisture efficiently.
10. 10Adjust seasoning sauce during cooking

    

    As the ingredients cook down, use spatulas to toss and mix everything together while adding more of the prepared seasoning sauce to adjust the flavor to personal preference.

    Tip: Add the sauce gradually so you can monitor the spice level and saltiness as it reduces.

Storage & Reheating

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