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Korean Food: Bulgogi (Korean BBQ) (불고기)

Bulgogi

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Bulgogi
Korean name
Hangul 불고기
Revised Romanization bulgogi
McCune–Reischauer pulgogi
Bulgogi (Korean pronunciation: [bulɡoɡi]) is a Korean dish that usually consists of marinated barbecued beef, although chicken or pork may also be used.[1]

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[edit] Etymology

Bulgogi literally means "fire meat" in Korean, which refers to the cooking technique—over an open flame—rather than the dish's spiciness. The term is also applied to variations such as dak bulgogi (made with chicken) or dwaeji bulgogi (made with pork), although the seasonings are different.[2]

[edit] History

Bulgogi is believed to have originated during the Goguryeo era (37 BC–668 AD) when it was originally called maekjeok (맥적), with the beef being grilled on a skewer.[3] It was called neobiani (너비아니), meaning "thinly spread" meat,[1] in the Joseon Dynasty and was traditionally prepared especially for the king.[1][4]

[edit] Preparation and serving

Bulgogi being cooked in a pan
Bulgogi is made from thin slices of sirloin or other prime cuts of beef.[5] Before cooking the meat is marinated to enhance its flavour and tenderness, with a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic and other ingredients such as scallions, or mushrooms, especially white button mushrooms or shiitake. Sometimes, cellophane noodles are added to the dish, which varies by region and specific recipe.[1][6]
Bulgogi is traditionally grilled, but pan-cooking is common as well. Whole cloves of garlic, sliced onions, and chopped green peppers are often grilled or fried with the meat.[1] This dish is sometimes served with a side of lettuce or other leafy vegetable, which is used to wrap a slice of cooked meat, often along with a dab of ssamjang, or other side dishes, and then eaten as a whole.[4]

[edit] In modern culture

Bulgogi is served in barbecue restaurants in South Korea and there are bulgogi flavoured fast-food hamburgers sold at many Korean fast-food restaurants. The hamburger patty is marinated in bulgogi sauce and served with lettuce, tomato, onion, and sometimes cheese. It is similar to a teriyaki burger in flavour.[7][8][9]

[edit] See also

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