Bangja Gui (Barbequed Beef In A Lettuce Wrap)
- 1 1/4 pound(s) beef sirloin
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
- 1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper
- 4 green onion(s); sliced, white part only
- 3 tablespoon(s) soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon(s) sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon(s) red pepper
- 1 teaspoon(s) sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) sesame seeds; toasted
- 10 large lettuce leave; to 12
- 3 garlic clove(s); sliced (thinly)
Cut the steak into thin slices 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. This can be done easily if the steak is half frozen. Mix the steak with salt, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and the pepper; put seasonings into the meat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
Soak the onion slices in ice water for 15 minutes. Drain well. Mix together the soy sauce and the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and toss this with the onion slices. Set aside.
Mix the chili powder, sugar and sesame seeds together. Rub this seasoning on the inside curl of the lettuce leaves.
Grill the steak for 2 minutes over charcoal or in a gas or electric broiler. Take 1 lettuce leaf, put several slices of steak in the center, add about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned onions, a sliver or two of garlic, fold the lettuce over the steak and eat. Make as many sandwiches as you can eat.
Serve with rice and side dishes or as a glorified appetizer with drinks.
Contributor: "The Korean Kitchen" by Copeland Marks
Yield: 6 servings