Korean Minari Bulgogi Bibim Udon
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- Total time
- 37 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 10
About this dish
Minari bulgogi bibim udon is a Korean mixed noodle dish combining soy-marinated beef bulgogi with fragrant water dropwort over chewy udon noodles.
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The beef is marinated for ten minutes in soy sauce, garlic, and syrup, then stir-fried quickly with onion over high heat to develop caramelized edges while keeping the interior moist. Udon is blanched for two minutes and rinsed in cold water to restore its springy chew. A gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil dressing coats the noodles first, then the bulgogi and minari are folded in gently at the end so the herb's distinctive aroma stays intact rather than wilting away. Sesame seeds scattered on top add a final nutty accent that bridges the savory meat and the fresh, grassy minari. Adding a small amount of pear juice or kiwi juice to the marinade tenderizes the beef noticeably, which sharpens the contrast between the silky meat and the firm noodle.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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- 1Season
Pat 180 g thinly sliced beef with paper towels so it browns instead of steaming.
Coat it evenly with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tbsp syrup, then marinate for 10 minutes.
- 2Finish
Rinse 90 g minari, shake off moisture well, and cut it into 5 cm lengths.
Slice 70 g onion thinly so it softens quickly with the beef and does not stay harsh in the finished noodles.
- 3Control
Heat a pan fully over high heat before adding the beef and onion.
Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, spreading the meat out, until moisture evaporates and the edges turn lightly browned, then turn off the heat.
- 4Heat
Blanch 400 g udon noodles in boiling water for only 2 minutes, just until loosened and chewy.
Rinse under cold water to remove surface starch, then drain thoroughly so the dressing does not become watery.
- 5Season
In a large bowl, loosen 1 tbsp gochujang with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil first.
Add the well-drained noodles and toss until the red dressing coats them evenly before adding the toppings.
- 6Finish
Add the stir-fried bulgogi and the cut minari, then lift and fold gently with chopsticks so the herb stays fresh.
Before the minari wilts, sprinkle with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve right away.
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- Key technique
- Korean mixed udon combining soy-marinated beef with fragrant water dropwort.
- Finish cue
- Add the stir-fried bulgogi and the cut minari, then lift and fold gently with chopsticks so the herb stays fresh.
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37min, 10 ingredients
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35min, 9 ingredients
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