Korean-style Horse Meat Stir-Fry

Ingredients

In the original Italian dish, Pezzetti di cavallo, the horse meat is typically cooked in a tomato-based sauce with Italian herbs and spices. However, in this Korean adaptation, the horse meat is marinated in a soy-based sauce and stir-fried with Korean flavors such as ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. The addition of vibrant vegetables and the use of steamed rice as a base further differentiate this Korean-style version from the original Italian dish. We alse have the original recipe for Pezzetti di cavallo, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1.1 lb) horse meat, thinly sliced 500g (1.1 lb) horse meat, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 onion, thinly sliced 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 green onions, chopped 2 green onions, chopped
• Steamed rice, for serving Steamed rice, for serving

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 320 kcal / 1340 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 12g, 3g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 4g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 2g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Add the sliced horse meat to the marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
2. 2.
   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated horse meat and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until browned.
3. 3.
   Add the sliced bell peppers, julienned carrot, and sliced onion to the skillet. Continue stir-frying for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. 4.
   Sprinkle the chopped green onions over the stir-fry and give it a final toss.
5. 5.
   Serve the Korean-style Horse Meat Stir-Fry over steamed rice.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Horse meat — Ensure that the horse meat is thinly sliced to ensure quick and even cooking.
• Ginger — Use fresh ginger for the best flavor. Grate it finely to incorporate it well into the marinade.

Tips & Tricks

• If horse meat is not available, you can substitute it with beef or pork.
• Adjust the level of spiciness by adding Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) or chili paste (gochujang) to the marinade.
• For added freshness, garnish the stir-fry with sesame seeds and a drizzle of sesame oil before serving.
• Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or zucchini to customize the stir-fry to your liking.
• Make sure to slice the vegetables thinly and uniformly for even cooking.

Serving advice

Serve the Korean-style Horse Meat Stir-Fry over a bed of steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for an extra touch of flavor and presentation.

Presentation advice

Arrange the colorful stir-fried vegetables and horse meat on a large serving platter, with the steamed rice served in individual bowls on the side. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the dish for an appealing visual contrast.