Crispy Soy Pork Bulgogi (Marinated Grilled Pork)
A grilled dish made by pan-frying pork marinated in a sweet and salty sauce and crisping it in an air fryer.
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Pork front leg marinated in a sauce of soy sauce and oyster sauce is stir-fried over high heat until dry, then crisped in an air fryer to bring out a charcoal-grilled flavor. With its sweet and savory flavor, it is perfect as a side dish for rice or as an accompaniment to drinks.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 5 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Pork for bulgogi600 g
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))2 tbsp
- Oyster sauce1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)2 tbsp
- Minced garlic2 tbsp
- Minced ginger1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Besides pork front leg for bulgogi, you can also use thinly sliced pork belly, pork shoulder, or rear leg meat.
- If you want to stir-fry it with vegetables for a moist and tender finish, you can prepare onions, carrots, mushrooms, and the like.
- Marinate for about 30 minutes so the seasoning soaks in.
Steps
Prepare the meat
The pork is front leg cut for bulgogi. You can also use thinly sliced pork belly, pork shoulder, or rear leg meat.
Press firmly with paper towels to remove any residual blood.
Cut into bite-sized pieces.
If you want to stir-fry it with vegetables for a moist and tender finish, you can prepare onions, carrots, mushrooms, and the like.
Seasoning the meat
Season the meat
Mix all the seasoning ingredients together, add the meat, and massage gently so the marinade coats it evenly.
Marinate for about 30 minutes so the seasoning soaks in.
Stir-frying the meat
Stir-fry the meat
Place the meat in a pan and stir-fry it; as the meat cooks, plenty of juices will release.
If you are adding vegetables, add them at this point when the meat is somewhat cooked.
At the end, stir-fry over high heat until no moisture remains. It is delicious eaten just like this, but I am going to roast it once more in the air fryer.
Roasting in the air fryer
Roast in the air fryer
To get that charcoal-grilled bulgogi flavor, I spread the meat out in the air fryer and roasted it at a temperature of 180°C for about 5 minutes, flipping it evenly.
Ppunwife's tips
- You can serve it with seasoned green onion salad or seasoned shredded onions, or do as I did: prepare raw garlic, chili peppers, and ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste) to wrap in leafy vegetables.
FAQ
Can I use other cuts of pork instead of front leg?
You can make it with thinly sliced pork belly, pork shoulder, or rear leg meat.
When should I add vegetables like onions or carrots?
When the meat is somewhat cooked in the pan, add the prepared vegetables and stir-fry them together.
What temperature and time should I use for the air fryer?
Set the temperature to 180°C and roast for about 5 minutes while flipping the meat evenly.
How long does it need to marinate in the seasoning?
Marinate for about 30 minutes so the seasoning can absorb evenly into the meat.
