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Banana Bulgogi, Korean Beef with Banana

November 19, 2015 by Holly Ford 5 Comments

Banana Bulgogi, Korean Beef with Banana

“Banana Bulgogi?”  Do you mean banana in Korean beef, Holly?

Okay, I know it sounds crazy but I want you to trust me with this one. If you would like to try a very unique and tasty Korean beef but can’t wait the several hours of long marinading time, I urge you to try this recipe. I came out accidentally.

I was taking out beef slices from the refrigerator the other day thinking of making bulgogi, and I had some banana that is over-ripening on the counter. Before I knew it, I was mashing one of the banana.

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Like this… LOL!

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I added all the usual bulgogi seasoning ingredients and mixed together.

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Here is very thinly sliced Korean beef.

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I added to the mixture along with onion and carrot. Mix all together with massaging motion to soak up the seasoning to the meat and vegetables.

At this point I let it sit them on the counter for 30 minutes.

Banana Bulgogi, Korean Beef with Banana

I heated the skillet over high heat and added some portion, and stir-fried them quickly

Banana Bulgogi, Korean Beef with Banana

Sprinkled some chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds at last. Done~!

Banana Bulgogi, Korean Beef with Banana

I was thrilled to taste it. The result? Very delicious!

Yes, I could taste the banana but it did not taste weird. It was pleasantly flavorful without overtaking the entire dish. Quite nice!

However, I wouldn’t let this marinade more than 30 minute though. Otherwise the banana in the marinade will bring slightly fermented flavor and it might not be as pleasant as you hoped for. Remember to cook within 30 minutes after you mixed, and you will have a fabulous Koran beef ready soon.

Quick and easy, this banana bulgogi will enter to my hall of the fame *The Busy Weeknight Meal* list. Do you think you would like to give it a shot? I do hope so.

~ Holly

Banana Bulgogi

Holly Ford
Add banana in your ordinary bulgogi to make it extra ordinary. You will only need 30 minutes of marinading time and a fabulous meal will be ready soon.
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Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1-1/2 lb paper thin sliced beef sirloin
  • 1 medium ripe banana
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 carrot sliced into thin matchsticks
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Korean soy sauce for soup
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 green onion chopped
  • 2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow pan, such as 9x13 baking dish, mash the banana in and add soy sauces, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  • Add the beef, onion, and carrot and mix well as you massage them to incorporate the seasoning to soak up. Let it sit on the counter for 30 minutes.
  • Heat a skillet over high heat, add a portion of meat mixture just to cover the skillet without crowding too much. Stir-fry until the beef is cooked, about 2 minutes. Don't over cook the beef.
  • Sprinkle with green onion and sesame seeds at last. Serve hot with rice.

Notes

Do not marinade the beef more than 30 minutes. Otherwise the banana in the marinade will ferment and won't be as pleasant as you hoped for.

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Comments

  1. kitchenriffs says

    November 19, 2015 at 5:49 pm

    I love accidental kitchen discoveries like this! So fun — and tasty! This looks great — thanks.

    Reply
  2. 명운 says

    November 20, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    안녕하세요^^ 페북에서 우연히 알게되어 홈피까지 왔네요. 전 핀란드에 살고있고 한국음식은 매일 해먹는 주부예요. 마침 담주에 일본인친구가족을 초대해서 불고기를 할참이었어요. 바나나불고기로 점수따보겠습니다. 실용적인 요리법 감사해요.

    Reply
    • Holly says

      November 21, 2015 at 5:25 pm

      반갑습니다. 멀리 사시는군요. 지금 핀란드는 엄청 추울것 같아요. 따끈하고 맛나게 친구가족들과 즐거운 시간되시길 바래요. 감사합니다.

      Reply
  3. Abida says

    November 22, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    HI Holly, love how you have contrasted sweet banana with the savoury beef! Fab colours too. I have featured your recipe on my weekly round up here: http://www.theredlychee.com/the-weekly-round-up-10/

    Reply
    • Holly says

      November 22, 2015 at 8:40 pm

      Thanks Abida.

      Reply

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