Made from a flavorful blend of soy sauce, garlic, pear, onion, and spices, this marinade delivers a perfectly balanced sweet-and-savory touch that elevates beef and many other ingredients.

What is bulgogi?

Bulgogi (불고기), which literally means "meat over fire", is one of the most popular dishes in Korea. Traditionally, thin strips of beef are marinated for several hours in a sauce rich in soy sauce, garlic, sugar, fruit, and sesame oil before being grilled on a barbecue or seared in a pan.

Loved for its tender meat and delicately caramelized taste, bulgogi is often served with rice, kimchi, vegetables, or enjoyed wrapped in lettuce leaves. Thanks to the O'Food Bulgogi marinade, it is now very easy to recreate the authentic flavors of Korean barbecue at home.

Tasting Notes

The O'Food Bulgogi marinade wins you over with its balance of sweetness and umami. The rich notes of soy sauce are softened by pear and onion, while garlic adds a wonderful aromatic intensity. During cooking, the sauce caramelizes gently to deliver tender, juicy, and slightly glossy meat.

Its flavor profile is both rich, fragrant, and approachable, making it an excellent introduction to Korean cuisine. It pairs perfectly with beef but also goes well with pork, chicken, tofu, or grilled vegetables.

How to use the sauce?

The O'Food Bulgogi marinade is ready to use.

• Cut the beef into thin strips.

• Pour approximately 100 to 120 ml of marinade for 500 g of meat.

• Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes, ideally between 2 and 12 hours for an even more flavorful result.

• Cook over high heat in a pan, on a griddle, or on a barbecue until the meat is golden brown and slightly caramelized.

This sauce can also be used as a marinade for pork, chicken, mushrooms, tofu, or as a base for a Korean-inspired vegetable wok.

Recipe: Traditional Korean Bulgogi

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 500 g of beef (rump steak, sirloin, or finely sliced ribeye)

• 100 to 120 ml of O'Food Bulgogi marinade

• 1 onion, thinly sliced

• 2 spring onions

• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (optional)

• Sesame seeds

• Cooked white rice

• Kimchi or vegetables as a side dish

Preparation

1. Mix the beef with the O'Food Bulgogi marinade and the sliced onion.

2. Let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

3. Heat a large pan or griddle over high heat.

4. Sear the meat for a few minutes until well browned and slightly caramelized.

5. Sprinkle with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds.

6. Serve immediately with a bowl of white rice, kimchi, and some stir-fried or grilled vegetables.

Simple to prepare, this recipe lets you rediscover all the authenticity of Korean bulgogi in just a few minutes thanks to the O'Food beef marinade.