Saturday, May 19, 2012

Korean Hamburgers

These are absolutely wonderful. Serve on a bun with teriyaki sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp of sugar
  • 1 tbsp of sesame seed
  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp of chopped green onions
  • 1 Tbsp of minced garlic
  • 1 dash black pepper

Directions:
Mix thoroughly
Shape into 4 patties
Grill or fry as usual
To use in once a month cooking or stocking up
To Freeze: Freeze uncooked in a single layer on plastic wrap, then wrap the stack in aluminum foil.
To cook: Grill or fry from frozen until done

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Korean Marinade

This is the basic marinade recipe for Korean barbecued meats. It gives the meat a delicious sweet soy flavor and an amazing tenderness.

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp of soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp of white sugar
  • 2 tbsp of sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions:
In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, green onion, garlic, toasted sesame seeds, flour, and pepper
Place meat in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes or overnight
Best serve with steamed rice, beer and Kim Chi

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Korean Marinated Flank Steak

It works well with pork ribs/steak, too! Wrap the cut up pieces in bib lettuce and enjoy with rice!

Ingredients

  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp of minced fresh ginger
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp of unseasoned meat tenderizer
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 pounds beef flank steak, trimmed of excess fat

Directions:
Place garlic, ginger, and onion in the bowl of a blender
Add soy sauce, sesame oil, Worcestershire sauce, meat tenderizer, and sugar
Puree until smooth
Pour the marinade into a plastic bag or glass bowl
Score the flank steak and place into the marinade
Marinate overnight in the refrigerator
Preheat a grill for medium-high heat
Grill steak on preheated grill to desired doneness, about 7 minutes per side for medium
Serve with beer and steak sauce

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Friday, May 18, 2012

Korean Pork Strips

Marinated Pork Strips is an amazingly delicious side dish which cannot just escape your guest’s attention in any party.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced/crushed
  • 1 jar sesame seeds
  • ½ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp of sugar
  • 2 tbsp of onion flakes
  • 1 tsp of ginger, chopped
  • 1 ½ lbs pork tenderloins, cut lengthwise in half

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Add all ingredients to sealable bag, shake to mix, and marinate pork for 5 min, or up to 3 hours
Spray 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray, then place pork in dish, pouring marinade over pork
Bake 30-35 minutes
Cut pork into thin slices before serving
Serve with beer

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Korean Potatoes

You will enjoy the little bit of sweetness the corn syrup gives in contrast to the soy sauce. You will also like the texture of the cooked potatoes.

Ingredients

  • 2 -3 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • ½ onion, cut in bite sized pieces
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 ½ tbsp of soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp of corn syrup
  • 1 tbsp of sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 -2 tbsp of olive oil

Directions:
Rinse potatoes to remove starch
Heat pan and add olive oil
Add potatoes and garlic and cook until the potatoes look a little translucent then add the onion
Keep stirring
Add water, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup and mix and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until liquid is evaporated
If it needs more water, add some
When potato is cooked take off stove
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving

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Korean Roasted Chicken Thighs

This is really very good. The aroma of the sesame oil alone is heaven. Very tender and juicy meat but needed something to kick it up a nitch.

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs , skin on
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup minced green onion
  • 3 tbsp of sesame oil
  • 3 tbsp of honey
  • 2 tsp of minced garlic or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp of ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp of black pepper

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Place chicken skin side down in a large baking dish
Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and then pour on top of the chicken
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes
Turn the chicken over in the dish and bake for another 15 minutes
Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately

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Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Korean Seared Tuna

Soy sauce, sesame oil, scallion, garlic, dried chiles—these traditional Korean flavorings, combined with chicken stock, make an intense and delicious sauce for the tuna. Sautéed spinach or broccoli rabe tossed with a touch of soy sauce and a sprinkling of sesame seeds would be a delicious accompaniment.


Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/8 tsp dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup canned chicken broth or 1/2 cup homemade stock
  • 4 tuna steaks, about 1 ",thick
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 green onion, including green top chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, red pepper flakes, and broth.
In a small sauce pan, heat sesame oil.
Stir in the green onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 1 minute.
Add the soy sauce mixture; simmer until reduced to approximately 1/3 cup.
Meanwhile, sprinkle the fish with the salt and black pepper.
Heat the cooking oil in a large frying pan over moderately high heat.
Add the tuna and cook until brown, about 3 minutes.
Turn and cook the fish until done to your taste.
When done, cut the tuna into slices and serve with the sauce.

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