Sunday, February 28, 2010

Dak Bulgogi 닭불고기

Have you ever visited Kevin's "Closet Cooking" blog? It is fabulous, definitely one of my favorite food blogs to visit. Despite of my love for this blog, I had never tried his recipes. I always bookmark his recipes but never had a chance to try them out. But when I saw this recipe, I immediately checked if I had all the ingredients for it and I knew that I just had to try it. This is a fabulous Korean recipe that I loved to eat back in Korea. I was craving some Korean food and this completely satisfied my craving. It is a little spicy but also sweet at the same time. It was wonderful with white rice and lettuce.

Dak Bulgogi (닭불고기) 
Korean Spicy and Sweet Chicken BBQ

Get the original recipe HERE

*Changes I made: I used a fuji apple instead of Asian pear. But I know Asian pear works wonderfully in Korean bbq. But I just didn't have it on hand. But apples work great as well.

*Gochujang is red pepper paste that Koreans eat almost everyday. It's spicy and sweet at the same time. You should be able to get it at any oriental stores.






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58 comments:

  1. BoFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:43 PM

    That sounds delicious.

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  2. denise @ quickies on the dinner tableFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:05 PM

    Can't get enough of Korean food and this looks fantastic. Sounds great with hot rice and crisp lettuce.YUM!

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  3. DailyChefFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    I LOVE dak bulgogi (and regular beef bulgogi too). Yum!

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  4. Xiao Yen RecipesFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:09 PM

    I checked the original recipe. Really is a great one. I love Korean food but they are quite expensive in San Francisco. Why wouldn't you want to use grated pear but instead opted to use fuji apple?

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  5. SookFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:12 PM

    Xiao Yen Recipes,
    I understand how that is. It's expensive around here, too. But homemade Korean food costs whole lot less. :) I wanted to use Asian pear but I didn't have it on hand.. So I used an apple instead. It worked out great. But I definitely recommend Asian or Korean pears. :)

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  6. 3 hungry tummiesFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:43 PM

    This is one of our favourite!

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  7. PriyaFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:46 PM

    Slurpp!! tempting and mouthwatering korean food..

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  8. Divina PeMarch 1, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    I love Korean flavors. And yes, I love his blog too. :)

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  9. MaryMohMarch 1, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    Love Kevin's blpog too...lots of lovely recipes. Koorean food is always one of my best.

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  10. FathimaMarch 1, 2010 at 1:01 AM

    looks delicious !! Sounds Delicious!!

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  11. ♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥March 1, 2010 at 1:40 AM

    Absolutely delicious Sook.....

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  12. ZurinMarch 1, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    looks and sounds delicious...will hop over! TQ^^

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  13. Angie's RecipesMarch 1, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    That's very new to me! The colour of the dish is definitely the sign of how good this dish can be!

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  14. Sushma MallyaMarch 1, 2010 at 3:05 AM

    yummy & mouthwatering..

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  15. Natashya KitchenPuppiesMarch 1, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    This does look so delicious! I haven't had breakfast yet and would love to pluck some from the screen and pop it into my mouth. :)

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  16. Evan HalperinMarch 1, 2010 at 4:32 AM

    Looks awesome. just had soondoobu tofu soup yesterday for lunch. Need this now

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  17. Conor @ HoldtheBeefMarch 1, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    Ooh I saw this on Kevin's blog as well, and filed it away in my brain, then forgot all about it until now. It looks so flavoursome! Thanks for the reminder :)

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  18. ladyironchefMarch 1, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    i had a few Korean meals before, but nv tried bulgogi before. now you are tempting me :p

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  19. Cool Lassi(e)March 1, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    Definitely looks delicious. I have been following Kevin's blog for nearly 3 months now. He is simply awesome..I am intimidated by all his perfectly perfect recipes! Your version of his recipe looks so very tempting!

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  20. Rebecca from Chow and ChatterMarch 1, 2010 at 6:21 AM

    wow looks amazing you can cook girl

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  21. Sarah NaveenMarch 1, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    Wow!! that looks terrific...Yummy yumm!!

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  22. KimMarch 1, 2010 at 6:23 AM

    I love the idea of the sweet and spicy combination! You can tell that this chicken is full of flavor just by looking at it :D

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  23. VrindaMarch 1, 2010 at 6:30 AM

    Looks awesome,lov the color....

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  24. Smitten SugarMarch 1, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Sounds and looks amazing!

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  25. 5 Star FoodieMarch 1, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    Amazing flavors, what a delicious specialty!

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  26. PamMarch 1, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    What a flavorful and delicious dish. I love Kevin's recipes at Closet Cooking.

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  27. Kitchen Monki DanMarch 1, 2010 at 8:36 AM

    Fantastic, one of my personal faves... the aroma *drool* :)

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  28. Mo DivaMarch 1, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I love bulgogi!
    I definately want to try this! I just have to find a place that sells the red pepper paste!

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  29. The Diva on a DietMarch 1, 2010 at 8:41 AM

    I love bulgogi too ... but have never heard of this red pepper paste. Will have to try it, it sounds sooo good! Thanks for introducing me to a new blog and a great new bulgogi recipe!

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  30. teresaMarch 1, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    great job! i love kevin's site too, but like you, never got brave enough to try any of his stuff. this looks so good!

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  31. buffalodickMarch 1, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    One of my sons best friends parent are Korean, and have a restaurant in the area..I really enjoy the flavors of Korean cuisine- I even have a cookbook!

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  32. HeidiMarch 1, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    I think this looks so good! Could you substitute the Gochujang? I live in a very rural community and would probably have to go at least an hour away to find an oriental market.... or I guess I could purchase it online maybe.

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  33. wine cellarMarch 1, 2010 at 11:28 AM

    This looks soo dang good! I am so hungry and these picture made me crave spicy Asian food! Cheers~

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  34. Tasty Eats At HomeMarch 1, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    Oh I love bulgogi. Yum! I love Kevin's blog too.

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  35. JulianaMarch 1, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    We love Korean food...yours bulgogi looks delicious :-)

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  36. FaithMarch 1, 2010 at 4:13 PM

    Gorgeous red color! I love the sweet and spicy flavor combo!

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  37. JeannieMarch 1, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    It is a very fabulous looking dish! Yummy!

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  38. OysterCultureMarch 1, 2010 at 4:59 PM

    Sounds and looks wonderful, thanks for sharing a great recipe

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  39. MariaMarch 1, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    I live in a neighborhood with a large Korean population and have eaten at a couple of Korean restaurants in the last year but I have yet to find the "one." When I saw Kevin's post last week, his dish looked so good I was tempted to visit another Korean restaurant that same day! I didn't though and now I see your post and am really craving this dish! Your take looks great too.

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  40. Big Boys OvenMarch 1, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Lovely, I have a bottle of this sauce hidden in the cabinet! I did knorean too over the weekend , just awesome! :)

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  41. Fresh Local and BestMarch 1, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    This looks delicious!

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  42. JulieMarch 1, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Oh my, looks just great! You're right, kevin's got some great recipes.

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  43. MhelMarch 1, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    I love Korean dishes! Can't get enough of the Dukkbokki and bibimbap. Ur right "Closet cooking" is one of my fave food blogs. it makes me hungry everytime i visit that site..

    Thanks for stopping by at my blog! Have a great day!!

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  44. LisaMarch 1, 2010 at 11:56 PM

    OH MY GOD..those rich, dark burnished chicken bolgogi's look incredible!!! My mouth is literally watering at 3 am!

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  45. noobcookMarch 2, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    I love bulgogi, yours look really good! I love Closet Cooking too :)

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  46. MeenaMarch 2, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Love the pics...looks great!

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  47. SylviaMarch 2, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    I love Kevin's blog too. The recipe sounds delicious

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  48. Katy ~March 2, 2010 at 2:22 AM

    Sook, this looks amazing. I would love to try a bite of this for sure! Beautiful picture makes me want to pop a nice piece of it into my mouth right now.

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  49. DebbieMarch 2, 2010 at 4:04 AM

    I love Kevin's blog. It's great. Your dish looks terrific and you have a great site also!!!!

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  50. TrissaMarch 2, 2010 at 4:19 AM

    I love Kevin's blog too! Your bulgogi does Kevin's recipe justice! It looks fantastic.

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  51. Sarah, Maison CupcakeMarch 2, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    That looks seriously tasty and I love to hear that it is also healthy.

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  52. lululuMarch 2, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    i love any korean spicy sauce. i would literally cook anything with it!

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  53. bonnieMarch 2, 2010 at 7:03 AM

    How tasty!!


    sweetlife

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  54. Heavenly HousewifeMarch 2, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Yes, I love his blog too. I've never tried one of his recipes yet though, glad to hear it worked out so well. It looks wonderful.
    *kisses* HH

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  55. EricaMarch 2, 2010 at 7:57 AM

    I have to check his blog! That looks wonderful!

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  56. Katherine AucoinMarch 2, 2010 at 8:08 AM

    You have me sold. I am going to try this one! The color is breath taking!

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  57. penny aka jeroxieMarch 2, 2010 at 12:58 PM

    I have this paste. I can make this over the weekend. YUM!

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  58. KevinMarch 8, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Your dak bulgogi looks great!

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