Sweet savory pear bulgogi beef seared fast for a glossy finish, served over charred scallion rice with a crisp cucumber sesame topping.
Hook β¨
Weeknight quick but restaurant sharp, caramelized edges, juicy beef, and that classic Korean balance in every bite.
π« 20 ml neutral oil, divided (1 tbsp plus 1 tsp / 0.7 fl oz)
π 300 g short grain rice (1Β½ cups / 10.6 oz)
π§ 450 ml water for rice (1β cups / 15 fl oz)
π§ 80 g scallions, cut into 5 cm pieces (β cup / 2.8 oz)
π§ 4 g fine sea salt, divided (β tsp / 0.14 oz)
π₯ 200 g cucumber, thin sliced (2 cups / 7 oz)
π 15 ml lemon juice (1 tbsp / Β½ fl oz)
πΆ 10 ml rice vinegar (2 tsp / 0.34 fl oz)
πΆοΈ 2 g gochugaru, optional (1 tsp / 0.07 oz)
Preparation
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Total Time
β±οΈ Prep: 20 min
π₯ Cook/Bake: 20 min
ποΈ Rest: 35 min
β° Total: 75 min
Nutritional Value
π₯ Calories: ~610 kcal
πͺ Protein: ~36 g
πΎ Carbohydrates: ~65 g
π§ Fat: ~22 g
π₯ Fiber: ~2 g
Advice
Sear the beef in batches so it browns instead of steaming.
Why it works π‘
Pear enzymes tenderize quickly while adding subtle sweetness, and high heat caramelizes the soy honey glaze into that signature bulgogi shine.
Twist πΆοΈ
Swap beef for 600 g chicken thighs (1.32 lb) and cook 4β5 minutes per side, or add 10 g gochujang (2 tsp / 0.35 oz) to the marinade for a spicy bulgogi version.
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