Okjubu's Beef Bulgogi Cabbage Jjigae

A rich, refreshing stew with sweet baby bok choy and savory beef bulgogi

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a refreshing and deeply flavored stew
  • Families looking for a generous and satisfying main course for dinner

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

  • beef (for bulgogi) 500g
  • baby bok choy 1/2 head
  • onion 1 piece
  • zucchini 1/2 piece
  • green onion 1 stalk
  • soybean paste 1/2 tablespoon
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil generously
  • pepper a pinch
  • water 1L
  • beef dashi 1/2 tablespoon
  • dried anchovy sauce 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Pat the beef for bulgogi dry with kitchen paper to remove all blood and moisture.
  2. Slice the onion into strips, cut the zucchini into thick half-moon shapes, and chop the green onion into uneven pieces.
  3. Rinse each leaf of baby bok choy under running water, then cut into large thirds.
  4. Place the drained beef in a bowl and mix with soybean paste, minced garlic, sesame oil, and pepper to marinate.
  5. Arrange the baby bok choy, zucchini, and onion on the bottom of the stew pot in an appealing way, then place the marinated beef on top.
  6. Pour in 1L of water, bring to a boil, then add half a tablespoon of beef dashi and one tablespoon of dried anchovy sauce to adjust seasoning, and simmer thoroughly.
  1. Remove blood from the beef and marinate it with soybean paste, sesame oil, and garlic.
  2. Chop the bok choy and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Layer the vegetables in the pot, place the beef on top, then add water and bring to a boil.
  4. Adjust flavor with beef dashi and dried anchovy sauce, then simmer until fully cooked.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Marinating the beef in soybean paste and sesame oil beforehand eliminates any off-flavors and enhances the depth of the broth.
  • Simmer gently until the baby bok choy becomes translucent to preserve its natural sweetness.
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