Korean BBQ Yum Yum Rice Bowls
Total Time
30 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(24)
Ingredients
6 bowls
- **For the Steak:**
- 2 lbs top sirloin steak
- 8 cloves garlic
- One 3-inch piece ginger
- 2 bosc pears
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- **For the Yum Yum Sauce:**
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon sugar or agave
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose spice mix (garlic powder, paprika, etc.)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- **For the Rice Bowls:**
- 2 cups rice, uncooked
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- 6 soft-cooked eggs (like poached or fried)
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup scallions
- Yum Yum Sauce (see above)
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Preparation
Step 1
**MEAT PREP:** Cut the steak into very thin bite-sized pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Peel the garlic, ginger, and pears. Pulse in a food processor until a paste forms. Add the paste to the meat and stir to combine. Cover everything with soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil – just enough to cover and marinate. Your ratio should be roughly 4 parts soy sauce, 4 parts brown sugar, 1 part sesame oil. Mix it all up and refrigerate for 30 minutes or so.
Step 2
**RICE:** Cook rice according to package directions.
Step 3
**SAUCE PREP:** Whisk all Yum Yum Sauce ingredients together. Set aside.
Step 4
**MEAT COOKING:** Heat a large heavy-duty skillet over very high heat. Discard remaining marinade and add the steak to the pan. Sear for a few minutes, flipping it around once or twice, until your meat has a really nice golden brown exterior. Set aside.
Step 5
**BOWL ASSEMBLY:** Arrange the rice, kimchi, greens, and steak in a bowl. Add the egg on top and sprinkle with sesame seeds, scallions, and Yum Yum Sauce. Mwah! You’re a boss.
Step 6
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Chef's notes
I don’t normally measure the marinade ingredients. If you just eyeball it so you get enough to cover (equal parts soy sauce and brown sugar, and just a quick stream of sesame oil) you should be good to go. It’s more fun to cook like that. 😉
Since your bowls will vary a lot, the nutrition information listed is just for the meat and none of the extras / toppings.
