Korean Grilled Beef Skewers Recipes

KOREAN BBQ BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Heat a grill pan over high heat for 2 minutes and place the beef slices onto the surface for 1 minute per side. Remove immediately and set aside
• Whisk the hoisin, ketchup, barbecue sauce, nam pla, soy sauce, ginger, vegetable oil, scallions and cilantro together in a large bowl. Add the grilled beef and refrigerate at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
• Remove from the refrigerator and thread one piece of beef onto a 6" bamboo skewer. Repeat with the remaining beef, set onto a decorative platter and garnish with chopped cilantro.

KOREAN GRILLED MEAT ON SKEWERS (BULGOGI)

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat until brown, let them cool.
• Cut the beef in thin slices.
• Mix all marinade ingredients together, add also the sesame seeds, and to this add the beef.
• Leave to marinate at least 30 minutes, a few hours is preferred.
• Thread the meat on wooden skewers, grill or barbecue a few minutes on each side, using the remaining marinade for basting.

BULGOGI (KOREAN GRILLED BEEF)

Steps:

• Wrap beef in plastic wrap or butcher paper and place in freezer for 1 to 2 hours to firm up.
• Cut beef across the grain into thin slices. If cooking in a skillet, slices should be less than 1/8 inch thick; do not worry if they are a bit ragged. If cooking on the grill, uniform slices, 1/8-inch thick, are best.
• In a food processor, combine garlic, pear, onion and ginger and process until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
• In a bowl or sealable plastic bag, combine steak, marinade, scallion, soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar and pepper and mix well. Cover or seal, then refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
• When ready to cook and serve, prepare garnishes. Lettuce leaves should be mounded in a large basket or platter; small dishes can hold remaining garnishes. Keep vegetables cold.
• If using a cast-iron grill pan or large skillet, heat over high heat. Add all the meat and its juices to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, until most (but not all) of the liquid has evaporated and the meat begins to brown around the edges. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately, directly from the skillet (this will keep the meat hot). If using a charcoal or gas grill, heat to high. Working in batches if necessary, place the sliced meat on the grill and cook, turning often, just until cooked through and browned, about 2 minutes. If desired, heat an empty cast-iron skillet and use as a serving dish; this will keep the meat hot. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
• To eat, lay a lettuce leaf open on your palm. Add a perilla leaf (if using), a small lump of rice, 1 or 2 pieces of meat and any other garnishes on top, then dab with sauce. Wrap by lifting up the edges of the lettuce leaf, then twisting them together to make a tight bundle. Eat each bundle in one bite, according to Korean tradition.

KOREAN GRILL BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Cut beef into 1/4 inch slices. Place in a resealable plastic bag.
• In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, 1 T water, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes.
• Pour over meat in the bag; seal. Marinate for 2-12 hours.
• Coat grill rack with non-stick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium heat.
• Drain steak; discard marinade.
• Thread steak onto skewers, folding back and forth. Grill, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes, turning once halfway through grilling.

KOREAN GRILLED BEEF SKEWERS

Steps:

• Place steak in freezer 20 minutes. Cut steak lengthwise into 1/4 inch-thick strips.
• Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Place meat in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove steak from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Thread steak in zig-zag fashion onto skewers.
• Broil or grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until desired doneness.