Spicy Sogogi Oi Bokkeum (Stir Fried Beef and Cucumber)
A spicy specialty side dish of salted cucumbers and minced meat stir-fried in a doubanjiang seasoning.
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Salted, squeezed cucumber and seasoned ground beef are stir-fried spicy in a doubanjiang sauce. The crunchy texture of the cucumber pairs wonderfully with the savory meat, making it great as a side dish or drinking snack.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cucumber2
- Ground beef200 g
- Coarse sea salt1 tbsp
Meat marinade
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Soy sauce1/2 tbsp
- Minced ginger1/3 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
Seasoning
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1/2 tbsp
- Doubanjiang (chili bean paste)1 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1/2 tbsp
- You can use ground meat, choosing lean cuts of beef or pork.
- Cut them into bite-sized lengths; since there was not much moisture, I added about 2 tbsp of water along with coarse sea salt and salted them for 30 minutes.
Steps
You can use ground meat, choosing lean cuts of beef or pork.
Cut the cucumbers into 4 pieces lengthwise, then use a knife to slice out the center seeds.
Cut them into bite-sized lengths.
Since there was not much moisture, I added about 2 tbsp of water along with coarse sea salt and salted them for 30 minutes.
Add all the marinade ingredients to the meat, mix evenly, and let it marinate.
Squeeze the salted cucumbers tightly until almost no moisture remains.
Heat oil in a heated pan, add minced garlic, and stir-fry until fragrant.
Add gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and stir-fry carefully so it does not burn.
Add the meat and stir-fry until fully cooked, then...
Add the cucumber, oyster sauce, doubanjiang, and corn syrup (mulyeot).
Stir-fry briskly so the seasoning coats everything evenly,
then finish by mixing in toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, and it is done.
FAQ
Can I use other meat instead of beef?
You can also use lean ground pork.
Do I have to remove the cucumber seeds when prepping?
Cut them into 4 lengthwise pieces, then use a knife to slice out the center seeds.
How long should I salt the cucumbers?
Salt them for 30 minutes with coarse sea salt and about 2 tbsp of water, then squeeze them tightly so almost no moisture remains.
