How to Make Korean Grilled Meat

Prepare the Beef and Pork

Rub the beef with coarse salt and ginger wine, then rinse it clean. Let it drain and cut into slices about 2.5 cm thick.

Rub the pork with coarse salt, rinse it clean, then cut into large slices about 2 cm thick.

Tenderize both the beef and pork to make them softer and allow the marinade to penetrate better.

For grilling, choose beef cuts like ribeye, chuck, or short ribs. For pork, opt for cuts like pork chops, tenderloin, jowl, or belly.

Prepare Other Ingredients

Peeled shallots, finely chopped. Peel off the outer layers of lemongrass, rinse, and chop finely. Clean the ginger, crush, and chop finely. Peel the garlic, chop 2/3 finely, and slice the remaining garlic thinly for wrapping with the vegetables.

Wash and finely chop the hot chili pepper.

Wash the chili pepper and slice diagonally. To remove the strong smell of garlic and chili, soak the slices in a little vinegar after cutting.

Peel and cut the onion into wedges.

Trim the mushroom stems, soak and rinse them in salt water, then let them drain.

Soak the curly lettuce (frisée) and perilla leaves in salt water, then let them drain.

Remove the stem of the eggplant, rinse it briefly, and cut into rounds or sections as desired. Soak in a bowl of diluted salt water to remove bitterness and prevent browning. Drain just before serving.

Soak the carrots and broccoli in salt water, rinse, then trim into bite-sized pieces.

How to Marinate Meat for Grilling

For beef: Marinate the beef with finely chopped garlic, ginger, lemongrass, hot chili pepper, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper, 1/2 tablespoon MSG, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon mild chili powder, and 1 tablespoon cooking oil.

For pork: Marinate the pork with 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon mild chili powder, 1/3 tablespoon MSG, 1/2 tablespoon ground pepper, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon annatto oil, 1 tablespoon cooking oil, along with chopped lemongrass, shallots, garlic, and chili.

Mix well and let the meat absorb the flavors for about 30 minutes.

Make Korean Grilled Meat Dipping Sauce

Here's how to make a delicious and authentic Korean-style dipping sauce for grilled meat:

Add 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 3 tablespoons of chili sauce, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and 1/2 tablespoon of sugar to a pan. Bring this mixture to a boil, then sprinkle roasted white sesame seeds on top. Stir well before serving.

If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add more sugar and ketchup to suit your preference.

Grill the Meat and Enjoy

Add 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil or peanut oil and 2 tablespoons of margarine to the grill pan. Set to medium heat, and when the margarine melts, add the beef and pork along with some mushrooms and onions. Remember to flip the meat to ensure even cooking.

Once the meat is cooked, wrap it with curly lettuce, perilla leaves, some kimchi, mushrooms, onions, a few slices of garlic, and chili. Dip generously in the sauce and enjoy while it's hot.