California Prunes add a sweetness to the BBQ sauce, which complements the tangy and spicy gochujang paste, and creates a rich, velvety flavor and texture. With its fresh Kimchi slaw accompaniment, this Korean Style BBQ Beef by Chef Peter Sidwell fits the bill for all occasions, whether for dinner with friends, a lunchtime treat, or a family dinner.
1knob of fresh gingerpeeled and chopped (1 inch / 2.5 cm)
1clovegarlicpeeled and chopped
1cupCalifornia Pruneschopped
1TBSPKorean chili pastegochujang paste
½cupsoy sauce
¼cuprice wine vinegar
For the Korean BBQ beef:
14ouncessirloin steak
2TBSPolive oil
1knob of fresh gingerpeeled and chopped (1 inch/ 2.5 cm)
2clovesgarlicpeeled and chopped
⅔cupCalifornia Pruneschopped
½cupwater
2TBSPsesame seeds
Salt and pepperto taste
For the Kimchi slaw:
1/2small cabbage
4green onions
1/2red onion
1cupjarred Kimchi
2TBSPsesame seeds
2TBSPolive oil
Instructions
Make the BBQ Sauce:
Place the onion, ginger, garlic, prunes, gochujang paste, soy sauce, and vinegar in a blender.
Blend until smooth, then set aside.
Make the Kimchi Slaw:
Thinly slice the cabbage. Cut the green onions crosswise on the bias. Thinly slice the red onion.
Place into a bowl with the kimchi and sesame seeds. Drizzle with olive oil.
Toss well to thoroughly coat, and set aside.
Make the Beef:
Cut the beef into strips and season with salt and pepper.
Add oil to wok and heat until the oil is very hot. Stir in the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and beginning to brown.
Add the beef and cook until browned.
Pour in the BBQ sauce, ½ cup (120 ml) water, and the chopped California Prunes.
Simmer for 10 minutes until the beef is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve alongside the Kimchi Slaw.
Notes
Serve this Korean Style BBQ Beef with steamed white rice.Looking for more from Chef Peter Sidwell? Try this banana bread!