Korean Soy Bulgogi with Mushrooms
Thinly sliced beef is marinated in soy sauce, Korean pear juice, and sesame oil, then stir-fried over high heat together with shiitake and king oyster mushrooms. The pear juice tenderizes the protein and leaves a subtle fruit sweetness in the background, while the two mushroom varieties absorb the meat juices and contribute their own textures: shiitake with a firm, chewy bite and king oyster with a thick, clean meatiness. Spreading the ingredients across the pan rather than crowding them is critical; excess moisture needs to evaporate quickly so the marinade can reduce into a glossy coating instead of pooling into a broth. Green onion goes in during the final minute of cooking, adding a sharp, fresh note that cuts through the sweet soy richness and lifts the entire dish.
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Instructions
- 1
Blot thin-sliced beef with paper towels to remove excess blood and odor.
- 2
Combine soy sauce, pear juice, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and pepper to make the marinade.
- 3
Marinate beef for 10 minutes first, then mix in sliced onion and mushrooms.
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Spread ingredients in a hot pan and stir-fry on medium-high heat for 4 minutes to reduce moisture.
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Continue cooking and tossing for another 4 minutes until beef is fully cooked and sauce reduces.
- 6
Add green onion and stir-fry for 1 minute to finish, then serve right away.
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