Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/2 lb steak, sliced in very, very thin strips
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 scallions, cut in 2-inch lengths (white & green parts)
  • 2 -3 cups cooked sticky rice
  • 4 leaves red leaf lettuce (large) or 4 curly leaf lettuce (large)
  • KIWI-ONION SAUCE
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
  • 1/4 cup korean soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil

Method

  • Toss beef slices with 1 Tbs sugar; let sit about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare sauce: Process onion and kiwi in blender or food processor. Add soy sauce through pepper and process briefly. Add sesame oil in a gradual stream while continuing to process. Taste and adjust seasonings: add a little more soy sauce if more saltiness is desired or more sugar for added sweetness.
  • Toss beef with garlic, scallions and marinade, mixing thoroughly to distribute marinade evenly.
  • Marinate, covered, in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Stir-fry in skillet or wok over high heat about 2 minutes until the beef is cooked through.
  • Place 1/4 of the bulgogi and 1/4 of the rice in each lettuce leaf and roll up.
  • If desired, serve with dipping sauce.