What does the pear do in bulgogi?
Typically Koreans add the pear when they marinate meat (e.g. Bulgogi) because it makes the meat tender. Apparently the enzyme called ‘calpain’ does this part. When it is not available (for making marinade), you can substitute it with kiwi or pineapple as well. But I prefer using pear as it’s less risky.
Can regular pear tenderize meat?
Pear juice or puree is traditionally used in Korean meat marinades—the juice not only adds sweetness but also works to tenderize the meat.
What fruit can tenderize meat?
Many fruits such as kiwifruit, pineapple and papaya contain enzymes that have a tenderizing effect on meat. While it may not give you the same concentrated flavor that dry-aging will get you, fruit can be added to a marinade and it acts much faster.
What type of meat do you use for Korean BBQ?
Beef and pork are the most commonly used proteins for barbecue. Depending on the cut, the meat can be simply seasoned and grilled, or it can be marinated before cooking.
How do you tenderize beef with pears?
Pear juice adds sweetness and helps to tenderize the beef in this bulgogi dish that is traditionally cooked over a grill. You can serve it with rice, in a lettuce wrap, or try it fusion style in a taco or burrito. Grate the pear in a large bowl or if it’s soft enough, mash it.
How do you make Korean style BBQ Beef?
In a blender or food processor, blend the onion chunks, garlic, pear, green onion pieces, brown sugar, pepper, soy sauce, and sesame oil until smooth. Pour the marinade over the beef, add the thinly sliced onion, then mix to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or overnight.
What kind of pears are used in Korean barbecue?
Julia Moskin. As with most Korean barbecue, the meat is seasoned with sesame and scallion, and has ripe pears in the marinade to tenderize the meat and add a characteristic sweetness. Round, pale yellow Asian pears are traditional, but Bosc pears are just fine.
How do you make Korean bulgogi with beef?
Place the beef in a bowl, and pour in the cooking wine, pear juice, and black pepper. Stir to combine, and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, green onion, and sesame seeds, and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
What’s the name of the Korean grilled beef?
Morgan Ione Yeager for The New York Times. Bulgogi, a Korean classic of marinated grilled beef, is easy to make and fun to eat; it’s no wonder it is one of the country’s most successful culinary exports.