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Serves 2 to 4
Deopbap is a catchall Korean term that refers to a bowl of rice with some sort of topping. In Korean, deop means “covered” and bap means “rice.” I love this casual rice bowl concept for the toppings, ranging from raw fish (hoe-deopbap) to spicy pork. My topping choice always ends up being bulgogi. Bulgogi (“fiery meat”) is one of the most popular Korean dishes. It’s typically cooked after being marinated in some sort of sauce that includes soy sauce or gochujang. I put a spin on this Korean comfort dish by introducing chili crisp to the marinade. It adds a pleasant warmth to the dish while harmonizing with other flavors in the marinade. It’s slightly different compared to the spicy version of bulgogi made with gochujang, thanks to the complex flavors of chili crisp. The oil from the chili crisp makes the sauce taste incredible, especially after it mixes with the flavors from the beef. This will easily be one of your go-to rice bowl dishes, and an extra drizzle of chili crisp at the end is always encouraged.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced beef or shaved beef steak (see note)
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons chili crisp
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 4 or 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 green onions
- Neutral oil, such as vegetable or canola, for frying
- Chili Crisp Fried Eggs (recipe follows), for serving
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
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