An Introduction to Korean Bbq

In today's segment of "What's That?" we are going to dive into one of the more intimidating culinary experiences: Korean BBQ.

What makes Korean BBQ so special?

First, and most importantly it is you who is making the meal, which is a refreshing contrast from the usual dining experience. We will demonstrate how you can impress your colleagues while enjoying this action-packed food.

Layout of the Land

Before we get into the meats, we must first lay out the land. Your two main tools will be a set of tongs to handle and the meat and high-quality scissors (yes, scissors) to cut the meat when it's cooked. We suggest using one pair of tongs to handle the meat raw as well as a second pair to flip and hold the meat once it's cooked.

This tip might be normal sense, but make sure to cut the meat starting from the bottom when you hold it using the tongs.

Now let's talk sides. Banchan is one of the Korean side dish that you will find at any Korean BBQ eatery. Banchan is a variety of tasty Korean side dishes that include everything from kimchi to soybean sprouts, and everything between. In future articles we will go into more detail about banchan, however for now you should be aware that they're completely unrestricted and free. Don't be afraid to ask for a re-up!

Additionally, you will have many sauces available to use on your BBQ. Some of the classics are a spicy soybean & chili paste, as well as an oil made from sesame seeds with pepper and salt.

It's time to get down to the meats, the stars of the show! (and seafood). The selection of meats available will differ from restaurant to eatery, but there will be a few mainstays:

Bulgogi: Bulgogi to Korean cuisine is similar to hamburgers to American cuisine, a classic. This thinly sliced ribeye is coated with sauces that will leave your taste buds going wild from sweet, yet salty and meaty goodness.

Pork belly: It's basically bacon with a lot of fat. Pork belly is packed with a lot of flavor. It is available in many different varieties, such as the classic pork belly and garlic marinated, spicy, or even minced. You really cannot go wrong with any of the flavour options.

Brisket: This is the last and certainly not the last cut we'll be covering. Brisket is cut thinly. It's important to watch your grill carefully to make sure it doesn't get burned. Keep in mind that even a tiny bit of pink inside isn't going to be fatal to you.

If you are looking for alternatives to red meat, there are many options to choose from on best Korean BBQ Los Angeles. They include chicken, which is usually cooked with a variety of marinades, and shrimp.

You've had the meat that you cooked. You might be thinking, "How do I eat it?" or "Why is there so lots of lettuce?"

The first thing to note is that lettuce is going to be the main device to get the delicious meat in your mouth. Just place a small portion of the meat on top of the lettuce. You can add any sauces or banchans you would like and then fold it in as taco. That is protein Korean BBQ-style!

The Basic Tips and Common Mistakes

If you want to buy a new grill, make an inquiry! Don't be embarrassed if your grill gets black or covered with burnt sauces. Ask for an upgrade to your grill, and they will gladly change the top out.

It is essential to control your meat. It is not necessary to be the "chef-all-star" and flip the meat every 15 seconds. Let one side cook, then turn the dish over. Make sure you pay attention to the grill so that there isn't any burning. This is one of the biggest sins to do in Korean BBQ.

More is less. This pertains to the sauces and how much you can fill the lettuce wraps. Be careful not to get lost in the sauce. Sauces are full of flavor. A small amount will suffice. They're designed to play an important role, while letting the true main event, the meat, shine. In addition, you don't need to fill your salad with every banchan, and three different kinds of beef. It's simple. The idea should be that these are lettuce poppers which you can eat, ideally, in one or two bites.

This is all there is! You're now set to impress your guests when you next time you visit Korea barbeque.