Yukhoe (Korean Beef Tartare)
Yukhoe is a Korean raw beef dish you can enjoy at home. Crisp pear and nutty sesame oil round out the flavor, making it a perfect drinking snack. Be sure to use fresh, high-quality beef fit for raw consumption.
Ingredients
Main
- Lean beef for yukhoe (raw)400g
- Pear1
- Egg yolk1
Sauce & Seasoning
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Sesame oil1 tbsp
- Salta little
Directions
- 1
For yukhoe, use a lean cut with little fat, such as top round or chuck tender. Prepare fresh beef that is safe to eat raw.
- 2
Mix soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the sauce. Keep the seasoning mild, and chop the garlic a little coarsely for a nice bite.
- 3
Firm up the beef in the freezer for about 10 minutes, then slice it into thin strips. Season it quickly right after taking it out so it stays firm.
- 4
Cut the pear into thin strips and spread it on a plate.
- 5
Mound the seasoned beef over the pear and gently press the center to make a well.
- 6
Place the egg yolk in the well. Serve with a dipping sauce of sesame oil and salt.