Bulgogi with a Molecular Twist

Ingredients

This recipe uses molecular gastronomy techniques to create a unique texture and flavor profile for the beef, as well as incorporating non-traditional ingredients such as agar agar and liquid nitrogen. 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
• 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup mirin 1/4 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp agar agar 1 tbsp agar agar
• Liquid nitrogen Liquid nitrogen

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat: 12g (4g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 16g (12g sugars)
• Protein: 45g
• Fiber: 0g
• Salt: 3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
2. 2.
   Add the beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
3. 3.
   Remove the beef from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle agar agar over the beef and toss to coat evenly.
5. 5.
   Using a syringe, inject liquid nitrogen into the beef to freeze it quickly.
6. 6.
   Once the beef is frozen, use a meat grinder to grind it into a fine powder.
7. 7.
   Reheat the beef powder in a pan over medium heat until it forms small clumps.
8. 8.
   Serve the bulgogi bites with toothpicks.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Agar agar — Make sure to sprinkle it evenly over the beef to avoid clumping.

Tips & Tricks

• Use a meat grinder to get the beef into a fine powder.
• Be careful when handling liquid nitrogen, as it can cause severe burns.
• Serve the bulgogi bites immediately after reheating to ensure the best texture.

Serving advice

Serve the bulgogi bites with toothpicks for easy eating.

Presentation advice

Arrange the bulgogi bites on a platter and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.