Bulgogi Sandwich Packed with Dry Stir-Fried Beef
A hearty sandwich filled with seasoned beef bulgogi stir-fried dry and fresh vegetables between slices of bread.
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This special snack features beef marinated in a soy-based seasoning, stir-fried until completely dry, and generously layered between sliced bread and crisp fresh vegetables. Spread sauce on the bread and add crisp onion and tomato for a satisfying meal or lunchbox item.
- Servings
- about 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Beef bulgogi200 g
- Tomato
- Onion
- Iceberg lettuce
Beef bulgogi marinade
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1.5 tbsp
- Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (or mirin (cooking rice wine))1 tbsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Green plum syrup (maesil-cheong) (or sugar)1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- You can use regular lettuce or chicory instead of iceberg lettuce, and adding cucumber pickles is delicious too.
- Instead of bulgogi, you can also use chicken breast braised in teriyaki sauce.
Steps
1. This is Korean beef bulgogi cuts from Gunwoo Livestock.
I saved some after making bulnak jeongol last time to use as sandwich filling.
Gunwoo Livestock website ⇒ http://www.egwoo.co.kr/
Phone ⇒ 010-2069-6612 / 1577-6612
2. Pat the blood dry with a dry cloth or paper towels.
3. Add all the marinade ingredients and mix well by hand.
4. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Place the marinated bulgogi in a pan and stir-fry briskly...
6. Since it will be used as sandwich filling, stir-fry it until all the moisture evaporates.
7. These are the ingredients that go into the sandwich.
Iceberg lettuce, tomato, onion, and the stir-fried bulgogi.
You can use regular lettuce or chicory instead of iceberg lettuce, and adding cucumber pickles is delicious too.
Instead of bulgogi, you can also use chicken breast braised in teriyaki sauce.
8. Lightly toasting the bread in a dry pan without oil keeps it from getting soggy.
Spread mustard sauce on the inside.
Feel free to use butter, ketchup, or tonkatsu sauce according to your taste.
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9. Layer the iceberg lettuce and bulgogi...
10. Add the onion and tomato, then cover with a slice of bread.
Ppunwife's tips
- Lightly toasting the bread in a dry pan without oil keeps it from getting soggy.
- When using meat in a sandwich, definitely adding onion makes it even tastier.
FAQ
How can I prepare the bread so the sandwich doesn't get soggy?
Lightly toasting the bread in a dry pan without oil helps prevent it from becoming soggy.
What is the key tip when stir-frying bulgogi for sandwiches?
The key is to stir-fry it until no moisture remains so the bread does not get wet when assembled.
Can I replace iceberg lettuce with other vegetables if I don't have it?
You can use regular lettuce or chicory instead of iceberg lettuce, and adding cucumber pickles pairs well too.
Can I use meat other than beef?
Instead of beef bulgogi, you can use chicken breast braised in teriyaki sauce as the filling.
