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16 (Sun) October 2011
Bulgogi with Enoki & Broccoli Stems
3.0
from E-Mart
by me
at home
-Oksu, Seongdong, Seoul, Republic of Korea-
with W and DJ
This dish was from a package of prepared bulgogi purchased at E-Mart. Consisting of marinated raw meat, all it takes is 10 minutes of stir-frying. Many varieties of ready-to-cook meat dishes can be found in large supermarkets, this classic beef bulgogi being the most common. Although not fantastic by any means, it’ll do in a pinch and of course much easier than making everything from scratch. I usually add a bit more sugar and black pepper and sesame oil, as well as a vegetable or two that I may have on hand to give it more substance. The package here contained about 700 g of bulgogi, about 2-3 servings assuming a typical 200-gram serving of pure meat (a bit less than 8 oz.) and factoring in the mass of the marinade. Originally priced at around 15,000 won based on precise weight, a little over 2,100 per 100 g, all packages are reduced to a flat 10,000 won near closing time.
I never used the broccoli stems when I was younger and single and living in the States, but being older and married and living in Korea has compelled me to make the most of the ingredients that come into our home. Broccoli isn’t always available here, it’s a bit expensive (as are most food items), and for some reason comes with really long stems, so it seems wasteful not to use them. And I’ve grown to like them because they have the flavor of broccoli and a bit of crunch but don’t get soggy or mushy in sauces as do the florets.
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