How to Make Pear Juice Beef Bulgogi (Galbae Bulgogi)

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    1. Sauce Preparation

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    Prepare a container with a lid and add 10T soy sauce, 2T sugar, and 2T starch syrup .

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    Pour in one 238ml can of pear drink, then add 1/2 tsp salt, 3T sesame oil, and 2T vinegar, which acts as a flavor booster .

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    Add 1.5T minced garlic, close the lid, and shake the container vigorously to dissolve the sugar and mix the marinade .

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    2. Meat and Vegetable Preparation

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    Tear 600g of thinly sliced beef by hand to maintain better texture and juiciness .

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    Add the beef into the sauce container one slice at a time, ensuring they don't clump together, and press down gently .

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    Finely chop the green onion and thinly slice the onion, then place them on top of the meat and press down so the marinade reaches them .

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    3. Cooking and Finishing

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    Heat a pan with a little oil and sauté the sliced onions first until they become soft and release their flavor .

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    Add the beef and the remaining marinade to the pan and cook over medium heat .

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    Cook until the meat loses its red color and turns a savory brown .

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    Turn off the heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and drizzle a final bit of sesame oil before serving .

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