Bulgogi - Hungarian Style

Ingredients

The traditional Bulgogi recipe uses soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in the marinade. In this Hungarian adaptation, we will replace the soy sauce with paprika and add other Hungarian ingredients such as garlic, onion, and caraway seeds. We alse have the original recipe for Bulgogi, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lbs) beef sirloin, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lbs) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 onion, sliced 1 onion, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp sweet paprika 2 tbsp sweet paprika
• 1 tbsp hot paprika 1 tbsp hot paprika
• 1 tsp caraway seeds 1 tsp caraway seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp honey 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat: 18g (6g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 14g (10g sugars)
• Protein: 32g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, mix together the sliced beef, onion, garlic, sweet paprika, hot paprika, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, honey, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
2. 2.
   Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
3. 3.
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.
4. 4.
   Serve hot with rice and vegetables.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Paprika — Use high-quality Hungarian paprika for the best flavor.
• Beef — Use thinly sliced beef sirloin for the most tender results.

Tips & Tricks

• For a spicier version, increase the amount of hot paprika.
• Serve with traditional Hungarian side dishes such as cucumber salad or potato dumplings.
• Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Serving advice

Serve hot with rice and vegetables.

Presentation advice

Garnish with fresh parsley or chopped green onions for a pop of color.