Kongnamul-bulgogi
Kongnamul-bulgogi (Korean: 콩나물불고기, literally "soybean sprout bulgogi"), sometimes abbreviated as kongbul (Korean: 콩불; kong for kongnamul and bul for bulgogi), is a modern Korean dish. It is a combination of bulgogi, bean sprouts, rice cake, vegetables, noodles, sausages, and spicy sauce. The ingredients are roasted in a large pan. The dish has become increasingly popular in South Korea, especially among teenagers, due to its low price and appealing flavour.
Kongnamul-bulgogi | |
Kongnamul-bulgogi | |
Korean name | |
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Hangul | 콩나물불고기 |
Revised Romanization | kongnamul-bulgogi |
McCune–Reischauer | k'ongnamul-pulgogi |
History
Kongnamul-bulgogi restaurants thrived in Jeonju during the 1980s.[1] The dish enjoyed a resurgence with the success of the Kongbul restaurant franchise, which opened in 2008.[2]
Preparation
Pork, bean sprouts, onions, red peppers, scallions, and perilla leaves are needed as the main ingredients. Additionally, in order to make the sauce, gochujang (고추장, red pepper paste), Korean plum extract from Prunus mume (매실액), oyster sauce, and crushed garlic (다진마늘) are commonly used. A mixture of the sauce, bean sprouts, and cooked pork completes the dish.[3]
Variations
The original Kongbul is a combination of the sauce, bean sprouts, and pork. However, there are several variations to this recipe. For example, squid or chicken can be added, and the spicy sauce can be replaced by a sweet one. Additionally, rice cakes, boiled eggs, noodles, dumplings, ham, and cheese are options for any type of Kongbul.[4]
See also
References
- Lee, Jongkeun (10 October 2017). "Song Hwa-Seob gyosu-ga malhaneun Jeonju-kongnamul-gukbap-gwa haejang-guk" 송화섭 교수가 말하는 전주콩나물국밥과 해장국. Saejeonbuk News (in Korean). Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- Ryu, Geun-won (10 June 2010). "Kongnamul bulgogi chaltteok-gunghap... 1-nyeon-ban-sae 45-gae mun-yeoreo" 콩나물 불고기 찰떡궁합…1년반새 45개 문열어. Sports World (in Korean). Retrieved 25 October 2018.
- 육아이야기, 탄현댁의 일상. "콩불(콩나물불고기) 황금레시피". Retrieved 11 June 2015.
- 강, 경환. "함께하는 콩불 메뉴". 8푸드. Retrieved 12 June 2015.