Water Parsley & Beef Salad
Beef is marinated in soy sauce and pear juice, then seared quickly over high heat to develop a caramelized crust while keeping the interior moist and tender. The cooked bulgogi is placed over a bed of fragrant minari and crisp lettuce, creating a warm-cold contrast in every bite. Thinly sliced red onion, soaked briefly to temper its bite, melds smoothly with the beef's sweet-savory marinade. A light toss of sesame oil coats the greens with nutty aroma, and toasted sesame seeds finish the plate. Minari wilts rapidly once dressed, so it must be combined only moments before serving to preserve its grassy scent and crunchy stems.
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Instructions
- 1
Marinate the beef with soy sauce, pear juice, minced garlic, and half of the sesame oil for 15 minutes.
- 2
Cut minari into 5 cm pieces, tear lettuce into bite-size pieces, chill briefly in cold water, then drain well.
- 3
Thinly slice the red onion and soak in cold water for 5 minutes to reduce sharpness.
- 4
Stir-fry the marinated beef on high heat in a hot pan until cooked and lightly caramelized.
- 5
Combine minari, lettuce, and red onion in a bowl, then toss lightly with the remaining sesame oil.
- 6
Plate the vegetables, top with bulgogi, sprinkle sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
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