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Korean Bulgogi Stew (Bulgogi Jeongol)

A Korean hot-pot-style stew with marinated bulgogi beef, tofu, napa cabbage and assorted mushrooms in a savoury broth.

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A Korean hot-pot-style stew with marinated bulgogi beef, tofu, napa cabbage and assorted mushrooms in a savoury broth.

10 min
Cook time
2 servings
Yield

Ingredients

19 ingredients
  • 8 oz marinated bulgogi beef
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Napa cabbage
  • 3 to 4 green onions
  • Shiitake mushrooms
  • Enoki mushrooms
  • King oyster mushrooms
  • Oyster mushrooms
  • Tofu
  • Carrots
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 to 2 eggs, optional
  • Chrysanthemum greens, optional

Method

11 steps
  1. Cut the marinated bulgogi beef into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Mix the garlic, soy sauce, sugar, black pepper, sesame oil and water.
  3. Arrange the napa cabbage in the centre of a wide pot.
  4. Arrange the green onions, mushrooms, tofu and carrots around the cabbage.
  5. Place the beef in the centre of the vegetables.
  6. Pour the chicken stock over the ingredients.
  7. Boil uncovered over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes.
  8. Stir gently so the beef cooks evenly, then cover and cook for another 2 minutes.
  9. Season with the fish sauce.
  10. If using eggs, add them and cook for a further minute.
  11. Top with optional chrysanthemum greens and serve hot with rice and kimchi.
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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

  • Arrange the ingredients before adding the stock for an attractive presentation.
  • Stir gently so the tofu and mushrooms remain intact.
  • Check that the beef is fully cooked before serving.

Equipment

  • Wide shallow pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp knife
  • Chopping board
  • Serving ladle

Storage

Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate them in a covered container. Reheat until the broth and beef are piping hot.

Substitutions

EggsOmit

The eggs are explicitly optional.

Chrysanthemum greensOmit

The greens are explicitly optional.

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