Bulgogi Sauce (Korean BBQ Beef Sauce)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons mirin (or sweet rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 pear (Asian pear preferred), grated
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix Soy Sauce & Sugars: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, white sugar, and brown sugar until sugars dissolve.
2. Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
3. Incorporate Liquids: Add mirin and rice vinegar to the mixture.
4. Add Pear: Mix in the grated pear for sweetness and tenderizing.
5. Season: Stir in ground black pepper, chopped green onions, and sesame seeds if using.
6. Marinate & Cook: Use the sauce to marinate beef slices for at least 30 minutes before grilling or frying.

Enjoy!