15 Minute Korean Rice Bowls For Your Busy WEEKNIGHT DINNER

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hello from seoul let me guess you want to start cooking more at home
but when you get home from work or school you're exhausted
and you don't want to spend lots of time in the kitchen right
same here but you know what if you invest just 15 minutes on this recipe
you don't have to worry about your weeknight dinner lunch
or even breakfast i guarantee it all right are you guys ready
today we are making two types of bulgogi the iconic soy sauce marinated bulgogi
and the spicy one both of them are super easy to make
and really delicious and not only that you can actually make it in bulk
and split it throughout the week so instead of ordering takeout
please give them a try you won't regret it first
let's start with classic bulgogi for this you will need ground beef
green onion onion shiitake mushroom and chili peppers
actually you can use any cut of beef but make sure it has enough fat in it
because that will be more flavorful all right let's
chop some green onion first to boost up the flavor we're gonna make
some green onion oil with the white part and use the green part for garnish so
please keep them separately like this next finely dice half an onion
normally bulgogi is made with thinly sliced beef but
today we're gonna be using ground beef to make a super simple version
so if it's too chunky there might be some kind of imbalance in textures
plus it's gonna take longer to cook and that's not our style
right so make sure to finely dice it this time
mushroom take two or three stocking mushrooms and finely chop them
these bad boys are really important because they are like an umami bomb
trust me whether you use it or not the taste will be totally different
so do not miss a chance to have the best bulgogi
of all time what there's no way to get this shiitake mushroom
then try with button mushrooms still gonna be good
lastly let's slice some chilies for garnish
they're not only gonna make it more beautiful but they'll also give you some
extra kick what you worry about the code brown situation
then use bell peppers nobody would know now let's make a marinade in a small
container add three tablespoons of soy sauce
two tablespoons of sugar two tablespoons of mirin
two and a half tablespoons of oyster sauce two tablespoons of minced garlic
one tablespoon of toasted sesame oil and a few shakes of black pepper
but if you have some courage to make it better with this msg
you will earn the greatest bulgogi of all time
and i'm pretty sure that you're gonna be like oh my god am i a genius
i should open a restaurant or something do you think i'm joking
we'll see now to a mixing bowl add the ground beef
shiitake mushrooms marinate and give it a good mix
normally when we say a marinade it needs to be kept in the fridge to develop the
flavors but today we don't have to wait for a
long time we can start right now so if you have someone in your family
who's always hungry just like claire this recipe will be a
good prescription all right let's get cooking in a wok or
pan add two tablespoons of oil and heat it over medium high heat
once it gets nice and hot add the white part of the green onions
onion and stir them around for about three minutes
here all the good flavors will come out into the oil and that's gonna take it to
the next level once they start to go brown add in your
beef and let them cook for about seven to eight minutes
here make sure to break up the beef and keep stirring it
and we want to make sure that most of the liquid has evaporated
of course if you serve it right away it'll be so juicy and delicious
but you can't keep that long in the fridge if there's a lot of liquid in
your food they're gonna go bad so quickly so if
you want to do meal prep with this or store it in the fridge for a few days
to come make sure to evaporate as much liquid as
possible if you don't take my advice and your precious bulgogi is gone
i'm not responsible all right once the beef is cooked through
turn the heat off and add some chili peppers green onions
and half a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil now
all you gotta do is give it a final mix that's it
so simple right all right let's get some rice on a plate
and top it off with our bulgogi and last but not least
sprinkle on some green onions and toasted sesame seeds
for information if you could add some salad greens broccoli
or asparagus it will become more nutritious
so feel free to add some all right it's done let's go to our taste tester
wow it's gorgeous all the little things
add a nice pop of color so beautiful
cheers
you can't go wrong with this oh my gosh
it's so good
I think it would be good to make rice balls and eat them.
I think it would be good to put the leftovers in a taco or sandwich.
Or I think it would be good to put the leftovers in a pan with rice and make fried rice.
There are so many ways to use it.
I only thought of three, but is it too much to say that there are tens of thousands of ways?
It's so delicious that I don't have to hold back.
But my subscribers like me to complain.
I'm not lying. It's 10 times more delicious than putting kimchi in here.
And for information, it doesn't always have to be made with pork.
So if pork is not your thing, try it with chicken.
They'll be fantastic.
First, let's start with onion.
Just like the first one, I'm going to be using half an onion.
Again, since we're using ground meat, make sure it's nice and fine so that there's no imbalance in textures.
And once that's done, finely mince a small knob of ginger.
Here, some of you might say,
Aaron, my wife hates ginger. What should I do?
Don't worry about it. Just grate it.
Then I'm pretty sure she'll say,
Honey, why is it so delicious?
Yeah, she'll never know.
This time, green onion.
Again, we're going to use the white part to stir-fry and the green part for garnish.
So please put them into separate bowls.
And last but not least, slice one or two chili peppers.
Now, let's move on to the sauce.
In a small container, add 4 tablespoons of Korean chili pepper flakes,
3 tablespoons of soy sauce,
2 tablespoons of sugar,
2 tablespoons of mirin,
2.5 tablespoons of oyster sauce,
2 tablespoons of minced garlic,
1 teaspoon of minced ginger,
some black pepper,
and a pinch of MSG, which is totally optional.
Here, instead of chili pepper flakes, you could also use gochujang, Korean chili paste.
But without gochujang, it will taste way better.
Trust me, you won't regret it.
All right, let's get cooking.
In a wok or pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat it over medium-high heat.
Once it's heated, add the white part of the green onions,
onion, and satay for about 3 minutes or until they start to go brown.
And then, increase the heat to high, add the pork,
and let it cook for about 3 to 4 minutes.
At this point, some people might ask,
Aaron, it doesn't need to be marinated.
Are you sure about that?
I'm so glad you brought that up.
Unlike the first one, it can burn quite easily because of the chili flakes.
That's why I didn't do it.
Plus, the pork needs to be cooked for quite a while so that it can develop lots of umami.
But if it's marinated, you can't cook enough because of chili flakes, right?
So, please give it enough time to cook through.
And then, add our lovely sauce and let it all cook together.
Since the pork is cooked enough, it won't take that long.
All you need to do is stir-fry it for about 3 minutes.
That's it!
Just like the first one, when most of the liquid has evaporated,
turn the heat off and add some chili peppers and green onions.
Last but not least, let's finish it off with half a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil.
Alright, let's plate this up.
Get some rice into a bowl or plate.
And add a generous amount of our spicy bulgogi.
And then, finish it off with some green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
That's it!
You wanna know how it tastes?
Alright, let's call Claire.
Claire?
So pretty!
Let's begin!
Cheers!
Wow!
It's good.
It's a different kind of fun.
It's good.
I'm surprised.
I don't know if it's because of the ginger,
but the taste of stir-fried spicy pork has changed to a more luxurious flavor.
If you don't like pork,
I think you'll like this one.
It's that good.
I highly recommend it.
It's good.
No matter how much I think about it,
I have to choose between spicy bulgogi and stir-fried spicy pork.
I can't tell if I like my mom or my dad more.
If I choose one,
I think I'll feel bad for the other kids.
If I were to make a complaint again,
it's right here.
Bring the fried egg!
Don't forget to serve it with fried egg!
Enjoy!
Let me guess.
You're craving some Korean barbecue.
Yes, we always are.
But after work or school,
you're exhausted,
and you don't want to spend lots of time in the kitchen.
Right?
Same here!
But don't worry about it.
As always,
with me,
you will have one of the best Korean barbecue
in under 15 minutes.
All right.
Are you guys ready?
Let's get started!
Today,
we're going to be making a Korean barbecue rice bowl
with this gochujang,
the iconic Korean condiment.
When you're in the mood for Korean barbecue,
but you're super tired and hungry,
this is going to be your perfect weeknight dinner.
It's quick and easy and amazingly delicious,
so you're going to love it so much.
For this,
you will need pork,
green onion,
garlic,
and a bowl of hot rice.
That's it!
But no Korean barbecue is complete without lettuce wraps,
so get yourself some lettuce.
However,
if I just serve as it is,
it doesn't seem so cool, right?
So to make my hungry bird happy,
let's make a super simple Korean-style salad.
What?
You don't have lettuce in your fridge?
Then,
try it with our love,
green onion.
Maybe,
that could be more delicious.
All right.
Let's start off with the vegetables.
First,
green onion.
Slice some green onions
and separate the whites and greens.
And as always,
we're going to use the white parts to flavor the oil
and the green parts for garnish.
So be super generous with this.
Next,
garlic.
Smash three cloves of garlic
and finely chop it.
You want to make it much faster?
Then,
you can use this kind of pre-minced garlic.
No problem at all.
This time,
let's prep our protein.
Get yourself 600 grams of pork belly
and cut it into nice bite-size pieces.
But if there is any other protein that you want to use,
bring them all.
Beef,
chicken,
or even tofu,
everything will go great with our beautiful gochujang sauce.
Now,
let's move on to the sauce.
In a small container,
add 2 tablespoons of gochujang,
Korean chili paste,
1 tablespoon of Korean chili pepper flakes,
1 tablespoon of soy sauce,
half a tablespoon of oyster sauce,
1 tablespoon of sugar,
1 tablespoon of corn syrup,
2 tablespoons of mirin,
some black pepper,
1 tablespoon of water,
1 teaspoon of cornstarch,
and give it a good mix.
That's it.
So simple, right?
But if you want to make it more delicious,
like restaurant quality,
then bring that bad boy over here.
Simply Korean.
Oops.
I was gonna say MSG,
but that just slipped out of my mouth.
But since that's a true story,
let's talk about that a little bit.
With this one book,
you can cook more than 100 Korean dishes like a pro.
I mean,
you can bring Korean restaurant to your dining room.
So don't forget to pre-order my book today.
The link is in the description.
Anyways,
add a pinch of MSG and give it a good mix.
But it's totally optional.
Normally,
just like bulgogi,
this bad boy has to be marinated.
But if we cook that way,
it can burn quite easily
because of the gochujang.
So we're gonna sear the pork first
to get it nice and crispy
and stir-fry it with the sauce.
Yes,
this cooking method
will not only give you the best result,
but it will also cut down your cooking time.
You're welcome.
All right,
let's get cooking.
In a pan,
add half a tablespoon of oil
and heat it over high heat.
Once it gets nice and hot,
add the pork belly
and cook for about four minutes
or until golden brown and crispy.
What?
You have a tiny frying pan,
so you're not so sure
you can't cook it all at once?
That's okay.
You can do this in two batches.
Maybe that could be more delicious.
During this time,
if you wipe off the oil,
that'll be the biggest mistake in your life
because when the fat meets
our lovely garlic and green onion,
they create an amazing flavor.
Trust me,
it's gonna give a ton of flavor
that you're looking for.
After 30 seconds to one minute,
reduce the heat to medium-low
and pour the sauce we made.
Now, all we gotta do
is stir it all together
for about one to two minutes.
That's it.
So simple, right?
I'm pretty sure even Claire
can make this in under 15 minutes,
which means you can do it faster.
So, please give this a try.
You won't regret it.
When the pork is beautifully coated,
add one teaspoon of toasted sesame oil
and give it a little toss.
And there you have it,
our Korean barbecue pork.
Now, it's time to make our salad.
I'm using lettuce today,
but as I said earlier,
you could also use green onion,
napa cabbage, salad mix,
or something like that.
So, as always,
just use what you have.
That's the best.
Take some cleaned lettuce
and tear all the leaves
into bite-size pieces.
Of course, you could use a knife,
but if you tear them with a cool face,
like this,
people will think
you're a Korean master chef.
Yeah, that's the authentic five.
So, try this little tip
in front of your date.
Trust me.
They'll be like,
why is he so handsome today?
Yeah, that will happen to you.
If not,
sorry about that.
I'm not responsible.
thinly slice a quarter of an onion.
Again, you could use it as it is,
but if it's a big date night
or something like that,
that could be a disaster.
So, to get rid of that strong taste,
make sure you soak it in some cold water
for about five minutes.
Otherwise,
both of you will suffer.
You know what I mean.
This time,
let's make a dressing.
In a small container,
add one tablespoon of soy sauce,
one and a half tablespoons of vinegar,
half a tablespoon of sugar,
one tablespoon of Korean chili pepper flakes,
one tablespoon of toasted sesame oil,
one tablespoon of fish sauce,
and give it a good mix.
Here, some of you might say,
no way,
I don't like fish sauce.
That's too fishy.
Don't worry about it.
If you use it properly,
it won't be fishy,
but full of umami.
So, just follow my lead.
All right,
put all the veggies into a mixing bowl.
Add in your salad dressing,
and just give it a nice little toss.
For information,
if you make this ahead,
the lettuce will be completely wilted down,
and they'll be ugly.
So, please make sure you mix it
right before serving.
All right,
everything is ready to go.
Let's get some rice into a bowl.
And on top of that,
add a generous amount of our pork
and some salad.
That's it.
But if you want to make it more beautiful,
or you secretly bought a PlayStation,
but your wife has no idea,
then make sure you top it off
with a soft boiled egg.
Trust me,
this will save your life.
Last but not least,
let's finish it off
with some green onions
and toasted sesame seeds.
How does it look?
It looks absolutely amazing, right?
All right,
let's go to our taste tester.
Claire?
Wow,
looks amazing.
So many good things here.
I can't wait to try.
Ready.
Mmm.
This sauce is so good.
Mmm.
One more time.
Mmm.
I knew it.
Gochujang never betrays us.
It's so good.
Mmm.
I can taste the strong flavor of gochujang.
And it's salty and sweet at the same time.
They go so well together.
It's so good.
It really brings out the flavor.
Mmm.
It's good.
Come to think of it,
I should have started with salad
to stimulate my appetite.
But that's okay.
We can do it now.
Let's try it.
Oh.
Mmm.
It smells so good.
Mmm.
I can smell the sourness.
Mmm.
As soon as I eat this,
I can taste the Korean barbecue.
It's so good.
Mmm.
It's exactly what you get at a BBQ restaurant.
Mmm.
Actually,
to fully enjoy Korean barbecue,
we gotta try the lettuce wrap.
But don't worry about it.
We can try with those things.
Put some onions on top.
Put some chili peppers on top.
And wrap it up like this.
Cheers.
Mmm.
it tastes better when you eat it together.
Mmm.
But since it's a rice ball,
I'll try everything with rice.
Put a lot of rice.
Put some lettuce.
Ta-da.
And then,
on top of that,
chili pepper.
Cheers.
Mmm.
It's so good.
I always say that
rice is a must for wrap.
It's so good.
Wow.
You want some, right?
Hahaha.
But it's mine.
Mmm.
It's so good.
Isn't it cheating to put an egg in here?
If I said,
bring some egg,
at the end of the video,
you would've listened to me.
I think it's a device
to shut my mouth.
I don't have anything to complain about today.
Mmm.
I think
it would be better
if there was
a crispy fried egg
in here.
Hahaha.
Bring some
fried egg.
I ate it.
It's gone.
The soft-boiled egg.
Beef bulgogi.
Pork bulgogi.
Mountain bulgogi.
Yes.
We've been traveling around
the bulgogi world.
But we can't talk about bulgogi
without chicken bulgogi.
Alright.
Are you guys ready?
Let's get started.
Today,
we're gonna be making bulgogi,
one of the most
popular Korean dishes.
Normally,
it's made with
beef or pork.
But let's make it
with chicken this time.
But don't worry about it.
It'll be quick and easy
and super delicious.
So it's gonna be
your new favorite
weeknight dinner.
For this,
you will need chicken,
green onions,
garlic,
dried chilies,
and a bowl of hot rice.
That's it.
So simple, right?
But if there's only
chicken bulgogi
and rice,
I might get killed
by our taste tester.
So with these bad boys,
let's make
a simple Korean side dish.
Yeah.
This is how
married men survive.
First,
let's chop
some green onions.
As always,
more green onion,
more delicious.
And if you wanna have
some fancy bulgogi party
on the weekend,
then let me give you
one pro tip.
Get yourself
some shredded green onions
from a Korean grocery store
and spread them out
onto a plate
like a blanket.
And add your chicken bulgogi
on top of that.
Then people will think
you're a Korean master chef.
What?
You wanna get
these kind of tips
more and more?
I'm so glad
you brought that up
because I made it for you.
With this one book,
you can cook
more than 100 Korean dishes
like a pro.
So don't forget
to pre-order my book today.
The link
is in the description.
And then,
finely chop
three cloves of garlic.
If you wanna add
lots and lots of garlic
like real Koreans,
then bring as much
as you want
because there's
no such thing
as too much garlic
in Korea.
So no problem at all.
After that,
get yourself
600 grams
of boneless chicken thighs.
Depending on
your preference,
you can remove
the skin
or just leave it on.
But to save my ass,
let me remove it
this time
because that
can provoke Claire
to anger.
I know chicken skin
is so delicious
but if you're a married man,
listen,
we have one life
to live.
Now,
let's make the sauce.
To a small container,
add two tablespoons
of soy sauce,
one and a half tablespoons
of oyster sauce,
one tablespoon of sugar,
one tablespoon
of corn syrup,
two tablespoons
of mirin,
half a teaspoon
of dark soy sauce,
half a tablespoon
of corn starch
or potato starch,
some black pepper,
minced garlic,
and give it
a good mix.
For information,
this dark soy sauce
is not an essential ingredient
in Korean cuisine
but that's gonna make
your dish
look a lot more gorgeous
just like
a restaurant version.
So I want you
to give this a try.
It'll be so worth it.
Last but not least,
add one
or two dried chilies.
These bad boys
will add a nice
spicy kick to it
so you're gonna
love it so much.
FYI,
I'm using
Vietnamese dried chilies
but you can also
use other dried chilies
like pepperoncino
or Thai chilies
so just use
what you have.
That's the best.
Alright,
it's cooking time.
To a large pan,
add one tablespoon
of oil
and heat it
over medium-high heat.
Once it gets
nice and hot,
add in your chicken
and let it cook
for about six
to seven minutes.
For information,
if you didn't
remove the chicken skin,
you can skip the oil
but place your chicken
skin side down.
Once it gets
a little bit of color,
add the white parts
of the green onions
and saute for 30 seconds
but as you can see,
I totally forgot.
Sorry about that
but don't worry about it.
It should be alright.
Once you can smell
the amazing aroma
of green onions,
reduce the heat
to medium
and pour the sauce
we made.
Now,
all we gotta do
is stir-fry all together
for about
one to two minutes
or until the chicken
is nicely coated.
Normally,
when we make bulgogi,
we marinate the meat
and just heat the pan
or grill
but if you cook them
with a liquid
like this,
you can reduce
the cooking time
and you don't have to worry
about your chicken
being undercooked.
Yes,
that's right.
It's the perfect recipe
for weeknight dinners.
Nah,
you're welcome.
Once the sauce
is thickened
and the chicken
looks beautiful,
turn the heat off
and drizzle with
one teaspoon
of toasted sesame oil
and then give it
a little toss
and set them aside.
That's it.
So simple, right?
This time,
let's make a quick
and easy Korean side dish
called
gochu-muchim.
For this,
I'm gonna be using
200 grams of
oigochu
which is literally
translated as
cucumber chilies.
As you might guess
from its name,
it's not spicy at all
and it has a lot
of moisture
just like cucumbers
so it's gonna be
great for salads.
What?
You can't get these?
Don't worry about it.
You can replace them
with cucumbers
or bell peppers.
No problem at all.
Alright,
let's cut them
into nice bite-sized pieces.
Although they are mild,
sometimes
you can get
some aliens
so if you don't wanna
call my name
with the f-word
in the bathroom
the next day,
make sure to shake
the seeds out.
This little detail
will save your ass.
Now,
let's move on
to the salad dressing.
In a bowl,
add two and a half
tablespoons of doenjang,
Korean soybean paste,
one tablespoon of
Korean chili pepper flakes,
half a tablespoon
of minced garlic,
two tablespoons
of corn syrup,
one tablespoon
of toasted sesame oil
and give it
a good mix.
If you use
a small bowl
like me,
they can drive you crazy
so I hope you guys
use a large bowl.
Once it's
well combined,
all you have left
is pour it
over the chili peppers
and give it
a nice little toss.
It's basically done now
but if you don't mind
putting a little bit
more effort
and you wanna
make it more fancy
then finish it off
with half a tablespoon
of ground sesame seeds.
Trust me,
if you grind them
up like this,
you will get like
five times more
intense nutty flavor.
Alright,
it's time to assemble.
Let's get some rice
into a bowl
and add a generous
amount of our
chicken bulgogi
and then add some
salad on the side
and finish it off
with our love
green onion
and toasted sesame seeds.
How was it?
Couldn't be any easier,
right?
But if it's your
wife's birthday
or anniversary,
garnish with some
sliced red chilies.
See?
Even more gorgeous,
right?
Alright,
let's see how it tastes.
Wow!
Looks beautiful!
It kinda reminds me of
Kung Pao Chicken
or
Teriyaki Chicken?
I don't know.
Anyways,
looks super delicious.
Let's try!
Cheers!
So nice and crisp.
It's calling my name.
Oh my god!
What is this sauce?
Ready?
Mmm!
The taste I know!
The familiar taste!
The delicious taste!
Mmm!
It's good!
Mmm!
It's a familiar taste
to everyone.
It's a taste
can easily
get used to.
It's salty
and a little
sweet
with a hint
of heat.
And most importantly,
the sauce is
perfect.
Let's try with rice!
Rice!
I'm gonna make
power with this.
Rice!
Chicken!
So ready for this.
Cheers!
Mmm!
Okay!
Mmm!
Oh my gosh!
Cheers!
Mmm!
You're trying to make
a weeknight meal
for yourself
or your family.
But that was not easy
when you get home
from a busy day.
So everyone's eating
the same takeout
or instant noodles
over and over.
But don't worry about it.
With me,
you will have
one of the simplest
but the most delicious
chicken rice bowls
in under 15 minutes.
All right.
Are you guys ready?
Let's get started!
Today,
we're gonna be making
a Korean spicy
chicken rice bowl.
Yes,
that's right.
We're gonna put some
fire chicken
over the rice,
which is kind of like
this guy's ancestor.
But don't worry about it.
It's not gonna be
that ridiculously spicy.
It's gonna be
spicy good
and super addictive.
So don't be afraid
before you try it.
For this,
you will need
some chicken,
green onions,
garlic,
and a bowl of hot rice.
That's it.
So simple, right?
But if there's only rice
and fire chicken,
I'm pretty sure
you'll feel like
something is missing.
So let's get some cucumber
and make a simple
Korean side dish.
Trust me.
Besides the flavor,
it's gonna make it
more pretty.
All right.
Let's start off
with our love,
green onion.
Since we're gonna be
using it just for garnish,
you don't need a lot.
But I definitely
recommend using them
because they're gonna
add some freshness
and vibrant color
to your dish.
Next,
garlic.
Take two cloves of garlic
and finely chop them.
For this chicken rice bowl,
we don't need
many vegetables
but a few cloves of garlic.
Seriously,
that's it.
But if you wanna add
more veggies,
just like other chicken dishes,
then I would recommend
you cook them separately
and put them
over the rice
because if you cook
them all together,
a lot of juice
will come out
and you can't get
that iconic
fiery red sauce.
Trust me,
you're not gonna like that.
Once you're done that,
get yourself
600 grams of chicken thighs.
Depending on your preference,
you can remove the skin
or leave it on
but make sure
to trim off
any excess fat
and then
cut them into
nice bite-sized pieces.
Here,
of course,
you could also use
chicken breast
but you know,
the fat from chicken thighs
will make it
more flavorful.
So if it's your first time
to try this dish,
just follow my lead.
Next time,
you can get more adventurous.
Now,
let's move on
to the sauce.
For fire chicken,
we're gonna be using
two types of chili flakes.
Regular Korean
chili pepper flakes
and extra spicy one,
aka
cheongyang gochugaru.
What?
You can't handle
spicy stuff?
So you feel like
you're gonna have
a cold brown situation
because of this?
Then,
instead of that
extra spicy one,
just use regular
Korean chili pepper flakes.
That should be alright.
I don't want you to
call my name
with effort
in the bathroom
the next day.
In a small container,
add 3 tablespoons
of extra spicy
Korean chili pepper flakes,
2 tablespoons
of regular
Korean chili pepper flakes,
1 and a half
tablespoons of sugar,
1 tablespoon
of chicken bouillon powder,
1 tablespoon
of dashida,
Korean beef stock powder,
2 tablespoons
of soy sauce,
1 tablespoon
of oyster sauce,
2 tablespoons
of mirin,
4 tablespoons
of corn syrup,
minced garlic,
a quarter teaspoon
of black pepper,
2 tablespoons
of Sprite,
and give it a good mix.
Here,
some of you might ask,
Aaron,
why do you add soda
to your food?
That's weird.
I'm so glad
you brought that up.
Unlike regular sugar,
this is gonna add
a much lighter
and more refreshing
taste to it.
So if this is something
you haven't tried before,
please give it a shot.
Trust me.
Something magical
will happen to you.
Alright,
we're set.
Let's get cooking.
Get yourself
a large wok
or pan.
And add 1 tablespoon
of oil
and heat it over
medium-high heat.
Once it gets
nice and hot,
add all the chicken
and cook for
about 7 minutes
or until the chicken
is cooked through.
When the chicken
gets golden brown
and crispy,
reduce the heat
to medium
and pour the sauce
we made.
Now,
all we gotta do
is mix everything together
and let them cook
for about 3 minutes.
That's it.
So simple, right?
For information,
if you wanna add
some charred flavor,
then increase the heat
to high
and show me
your wok skill.
But if you think
your kitchen
is gonna become
a haunted house
with fire sauce
because of your wok skill,
then hit them
with a blowtorch.
Don't worry about it.
Still gonna be good.
Alright,
the chicken
is ready to go.
Remove it from the heat
and let's make
some Korean
cucumber salad.
First,
take a cucumber
and cut off the ends
because they do have
kind of a bitter taste.
And then,
cut it into
quarter-inch thick slices.
If it's too thin,
when you mix it
with the dressing,
a lot of water
will come out
and that will become
too soggy.
So make sure
it's not too thin,
not too thick.
And if you have
some onions lying around,
slice a quarter of an onion
into thin strips.
What?
You're not a big fan
of raw onions?
Because they are
too strong?
Then soak it in
cold water
for about 5 minutes.
That strong onion flavor
will go away
and you'll be left
with the pleasant
sweetness of the onion.
And while that's going,
grind 1 tablespoon
of toasted sesame seeds
with a mortar and pestle.
Actually,
you don't have
to do this.
But if you grind
them up like this,
they're gonna add
more beautiful
nutty flavor
to your salad.
Trust me.
This little detail
will help you get
more brownie points
from your wife.
What are you doing?
Take some notes.
Now,
let's make
a salad dressing.
To a small container,
add 1 1⁄2 tablespoons
of vinegar,
1 tablespoon
of sugar,
1 tablespoon
of toasted sesame oil,
ground sesame seeds,
1⁄2 tablespoon
of minced garlic,
and 1⁄2 teaspoon
of salt
and give it a good stir.
Normally,
when we have
this with rice,
we add 1 1⁄2 tablespoons
of Korean
chili pepper flakes.
But since
we have chicken
that's covered
with an enormous amount
of chili pepper flakes,
let's just use
1 teaspoon
just for a tiny bit
of a kick.
Now,
add the drained onion
into a bowl
of cucumber.
And then,
add the salad dressing
and toss together.
Here,
you're not rubbing it
or squeezing it.
It's not your laundry.
All you gotta do
is just give it
a nice little toss.
That's it.
And once everything
is evenly coated,
grab a piece
of cucumber
and taste it.
And add more salt
if it's needed.
All right.
Finally,
we are ready to assemble.
Let's get some rice
into a bowl
and add a generous
amount of our
fire chicken.
And then,
add some cucumber salad
to the side
and finish it off
with our love green onion
and toasted sesame seeds.
How does it look?
It looks
absolutely delicious,
right?
All right.
Let's call
our taste tester.
Claire?
Ooh!
It looks fantastic.
Mm!
I cannot wait to try.
I know today's hero
is bulgak,
but let's try
the cucumber first
because it smells wonderful.
Cheers!
Mm!
It's delicious.
It's full of moisture.
It's so refreshing.
It's so refreshing
with the scent
of cucumber
and the savory taste
from the sesame oil.
It's so delicious.
Mm!
It's perfect.
I can't wait to try.
Let's try the body now.
I love the shiny
and glossy skin.
It looks so good.
Cheers!
Mm!
Oh,
it's spicy.
Mm!
It's spicy.
Compared to
the chicken ribs
or the chicken soup
that we usually eat,
this is much
spicier.
It's good.
The kick is stronger.
But it's not like it's going to kill you.
It's a little bit of a tongue.
Good job. Good job.
Good job.
Since it's a rice ball, I'm going to try it with rice.
On top of the white rice.
On top of the red chicken.
You can't miss this green onion.
I can't wait to try it. Let's try it.
Wow, the sauce and the rice go really well together.
It's art. It's delicious.
At first, I thought it was a little too much because there was a lot of sauce.
But when I eat it with rice, it's a perfect balance in my mouth.
People who can't eat spicy food should eat more rice than usual.
The more you eat, the more spicy you feel in your mouth.
I think I'm getting rid of my stress.
I don't know if it's a painful spicy taste or a pleasant spicy taste.
You'll find out tomorrow.
I'll let you know.
No, no, no.
I'm joking.
What are you?
