Grilled Steaks Marinated Seoul Style Recipes

KOREAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, garlic, Sriracha, sugar, and sesame oil.
• Prepare a gas grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-high heat.
• Oil grill rack, then grill steak, covered, turning over once, 6 to 8 minutes for medium-rare.
• Transfer steak to a cutting board and drizzle with 2 tablespoons sauce, then let stand, uncovered, 5 minutes. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve with remaining sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds.

GRILLED, KOREAN-STYLE STEAKS WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir together 3/4 cup soy sauce, Sherry, sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking dish until sugar is dissolved, then add steaks, turning to coat. Marinate steaks, turning once, 1 hour.
• Prepare grill for cooking.
• Stir together cilantro, vegetable oil, lime juice, remaining 3 tablespoons soy sauce, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, remaining 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, and chile if using.
• When fire is medium-hot (you can hold your hand 5 inches above rack 3 to 4 seconds), grill steaks on a lightly oiled rack 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Let steaks stand on a cutting board 5 minutes, then top with some sauce and cut crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices.
• Serve remaining sauce on the side.

KOREAN-STYLE MARINATED SKIRT STEAK WITH GRILLED SCALLIONS AND WARM TORTILLAS

Steps:

• Preheat grill. Combine sugar, soy sauce, sake, garlic, scallions, ginger and sesame oil in a medium size flat dish. Add the steak and coat well with the marinade. Let marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning once. Remove meat from marinade and grill on each side for 2 to 3 minutes, for medium-rare. Remove from grill, cover and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain.

TUNA GRILLED KOREAN-STYLE

Steps:

• In a plastic bag combine all ingredients except the tuna. Mix the marinade in the bag until combined and add the tuna, coating it completely. Seal the bag, refrigerate, and let the tuna marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning it occasionally.
• Preheat a grill, or broiler with rack in the top position.
• Brush the grill with vegetable oil. Discard the marinade and grill the tuna (or broil it on a rack set in a baking pan) for 3 minutes on each side until medium rare.
• Serve immediately.

GRILLED MARINATED HANGER STEAK BULGOGI-STYLE

Steps:

• In a food processor, add chile paste, garlic, ginger, vinegar, sugar, soy and black pepper. Blend well than drizzle in the oils. While still running, add the scallions and cilantro. Check for seasoning. It should not be salty since salt is added right before grilling. Remove 1/2 cup of the marinade and reserve for sauce. In a dish, completely coat the hanger with remaining marinade and let marinate overnight. On a hot, oiled grill, season hanger with salt and grill, about 8 minutes for medium-rare.
• For the kimchee: In a large non-reactive pan, heat the vinegar, sugar and salt. When boiling, add the cucumbers, onions, garlic, chile flake, chiles and scallions. Bring back to a boil, pull off heat and let stand to room temperature. Store in a glass jar with a loosened lid at room temperature to ferment slightly. After 2 days at room temperature, store in refrigerator.
• For the fried rice: In a hot wok coated with canola oil, quickly scramble the eggs to soft stage. Set aside. In the same hot wok coated with oil, add garlic, ginger and scallions. Cook until soft then add rice, bean sprouts, soy and sesame oil. Season and add back the eggs. Heat thoroughly and check for seasoning.
• Plating: On a large white plate, zig-zag the sauce. Place small mound of rice and top with hanger steak sliced in half, on the bias. Place kimchee on top and garnish with sesame seeds, scallions and fried shallots.
• Mix all in a bowl.

GRILLED KOREAN-STYLE SKIRT STEAK

Steps:

• Pierce the steak a few times with a fork. Toast the sesame seeds in a skillet over medium heat until golden, shaking the pan, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Combine the sesame seeds, garlic, cola, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the steak, onion wedges and bacon, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
• Remove the steak and onion wedges from the marinade with a slotted spoon and transfer to a baking sheet. Heat a grill pan over high heat. Grill the onion wedges and peppers, turning, until charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Grill the steak until charred, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Add to the platter.

GRILLED FLANK STEAK IN KOREAN MARINADE

Steps:

• Score the flank steak the diagonally on both sides. Cut the steak across the grain (this is also usually on the diagonal) into strips about 3 inches wide. Once all tenderizing cuts have been made, cut into serving sized pieces still large enough to grill.
• Mix vegetable oil and sugar together in gallon sized Ziplok bag. Add flank steak and soak for 20 minutes (this tenderizes the meat).
• Meanwhile mix remaining ingredients as marinade. Add mix to steak in bag and refrigerate for 4 hours, turning occassionally. Grill over hot fire about 2 minutes per side.

KOREAN MARINATED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• Place garlic, ginger, and onion in the bowl of a blender. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, meat tenderizer, and sugar. Puree until smooth.
• Pour the marinade into a resealable plastic bag or glass bowl. Score the flank steak and place into the marinade. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat.
• Grill steak on preheated grill to desired doneness, about 7 minutes per side for medium.

GRILLED STEAKS MARINATED SEOUL STYLE

Steps:

• Using a blender or food processor, puree the kiwi fruit. In a wide, shallow glass or ceramic bowl, mix the puree with the steaks, coating them on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
• In a toaster oven, toast the sesame seeds until lightly brown and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Allow to cool, then crush between fingertips into a small mixing bowl. Add soy sauce, sugar, garlic, scallions and black pepper. Mix well. Reserve until needed.
• Wipe excess kiwi puree from steaks and place them in a clean glass or ceramic dish. Add the marinade, turning to coat all sides. Cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• Wipe excess marinade from steaks and discard. Grill meat to taste. Slice thinly against the grain, and serve with leaves of lettuce for wrapping around the slices.