Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Lettuce Wraps
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
📝 Description: These Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps are a perfect choice for those scorching summer days when you crave something light yet satisfying. The crisp lettuce serves as a refreshing wrapper, offering a delightful contrast to the succulent Korean barbecued beef filling. Bursting with flavors, this dish is a surefire hit, especially for lunch or as a snack.
🍽 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🔎 Keywords: Fruit, Vegetable, Meat, Korean, Asian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
🛒 Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Soy sauce |
| 1/2 | Sugar |
| 1/4 | Garlic |
| 4 | Green onions |
| 4 | Fresh ginger |
| 1 | Sesame seeds |
| 2 | Iceberg lettuce |
| 2 | Asian pears |
🔢 Nutritional Information per Serving:
- Calories: 109
- Fat Content: 5.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1151.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.8g
- Fiber Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 10.2g
- Protein Content: 3.1g
👨🍳 Recipe Servings: 7
📜 Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Sesame Seeds: Heat a nonstick pan over medium-low heat for about 30 seconds. Add sesame seeds and toast, shaking or stirring the pan occasionally, until the seeds turn a nice golden brown, which usually takes 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside once toasted.
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Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, chopped green onions, grated fresh ginger, sesame oil, and the toasted sesame seeds. Stir the mixture until the sugar has more or less dissolved.
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Marinate the Meat: Add the beef slices to the marinade, tossing them to coat evenly. Allow the meat to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or for best results, marinate it overnight in the refrigerator, ensuring the flavors infuse thoroughly.
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Grill the Meat: Preheat your grill or broiler to high heat. Grill the marinated beef on a rack over hot coals or under the broiler until the beef firms up and develops a slight char. Aim for that glossy brown appearance rather than a sweaty grayish look, ensuring it’s cooked to perfection.
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Assemble the Wraps: Wash and dry the iceberg lettuce leaves, then pat them gently with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Slice the Asian pears thinly. To assemble each wrap, place a lettuce leaf on a plate, add a slice or two of the grilled beef, and top with a few thin slices of Asian pear. Roll up the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling, creating a neat wrap.
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Serve: Arrange the Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps on a platter and serve them alongside any remaining Asian pear slices. Allow your guests to personalize their wraps to their liking, creating a hands-on dining experience that’s both interactive and delicious.
These Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps are not only bursting with flavor but also offer a fun and healthy way to enjoy Korean barbecue. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply looking for a light and satisfying meal, these wraps are sure to impress!
