Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Asian BBQ with fried rice

This doesn't taste like Asian food, really, but it is delicious! Next time we'll throw some peanuts in there.

TRADITIONAL KOREAN BBQ- GRANDMA'S
SECRET RECIPE!

short ribs cut lengthwise
or
flank steak or any other thin cut of meat

Marinade:

2 cups water
2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
2 cups sugar
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons sesame seed oil
3 tablespoons black pepper
1 white onion, grated

Grate white onion into a non-metallic bowl after peeling and mix with water, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, sesame seed oil and black pepper to make marinade. Place meat in marinade, turning to coat. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes or longer, turning frequently. The longer you marinade the more intense the flavor will be. It's a wonderful flavor so try 24 hours!

After marinating, drain and discard liquid and pat the meat dry.

Heat grill or skillet to HIGH. Since the meat is a thin cut, it will only take a few minutes on each side to cook. Serve with grilled onions and white rice.

Fried Rice:

ngredients:

* 1 - 2 green onions, as desired
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon salt
* Pepper to taste
* 4 tablespoons oil for stir-frying, or as needed
* 4 cups cold cooked rice
* 1 - 2 tablespoons light soy sauce or oyster sauce, as desired

Preparation:
Wash and finely chop the green onion. Lightly beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.

Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan.

Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using chopsticks or a wooden spoon to break it apart. Stir in the soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired.

When the rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the green onion. Serve hot.