Crispy Soegogi Oi Bokkeum (Stir Fried Beef and Cucumber)
A side dish made with salted cucumbers and minced seasoned beef stir-fried over high heat.
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This stir-fry features cucumbers salted and squeezed dry, then quickly cooked over high heat to keep their crisp texture. The seasoned minced beef pairs harmoniously with the stir-fried cucumbers, making it a distinctive side dish to enjoy with rice.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cucumber1
- Beef50 g
Beef Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oila little
- Ground toasted sesame seedsa little
Finishing
- Dried chili threads (sil-gochu)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Toasted sesame oil
- Use lean cuts of beef and mince them finely.
Steps
Slice the cucumber into half-moons and salt them with 1/2 tbsp of coarse sea salt.
Use lean beef, mince it finely, and marinate it briefly with regular soy sauce, sugar, minced green onion, minced garlic, toasted sesame oil, and ground toasted sesame seeds.
As you can see in the photo, the cucumbers salted earlier have released quite a bit of moisture.
Discard the liquid and squeeze the cucumbers dry...
Lightly grease a frying pan with oil, quickly stir-fry over high heat, and transfer to a plate.
In the same pan used for the cucumbers, add oil and stir-fry the seasoned beef until crumbly, and
Add the previously stir-fried cucumbers and stir-fry together.
Finish at the end with toasted sesame oil and dried chili threads.
While raw cucumber dishes are common and easy to make, stir-frying salted cucumbers together with beef makes a side dish every bit as good as an elaborate main.
It is simple and easy, so I think I will make it often.
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Author: Ppunwife (ppunwife) http://blog.naver.com/ppunwife/140038172553
Ppunwife's tips
- Lightly grease a frying pan with oil, quickly stir-fry over high heat, and transfer to a plate.
FAQ
Is there a reason to stir-fry the cucumber over high heat?
Lightly oil the pan and stir-fry quickly over high heat so the cucumber does not release too much water and keeps its crunchy texture.
What cut of beef is best to use?
Prepare a lean cut with little fat, mince it finely, and marinate it before use.
Can I stir-fry the cucumber and beef together from the start?
Stir-fry the cucumbers briefly over high heat first and set them aside. Cook the seasoned beef in the pan first and combine with the cucumbers at the very end so both ingredients retain their proper textures.
