If there is one thing that best describes summer, it is the sizzling sound of beef strips and slices on a grill in a fun, social setting. That is why Australian barbecues are a huge tradition in Australian culture. It is no wonder why most Aussies often look forward to summer afternoons when they get to invite friends over and share their chops and steaks over beer or wine. That said, change is always great, and what better way to surprise loved ones than with Korean-style barbecue? While the basics of barbecuing cut across the board, pulling off a Korean style barbecue is challenging. Nonetheless, this doesn't have to be the case because with the right tips you can pull off the kind of barbecue that your humblest of aunties will be proud of. Let's dive in.
Lots of Vegetables -- Most people consider Korean barbecue to be the gateway to Korean cuisine. As such, there is a widespread fallacy that Korean dishes are meat-heavy, but it is not the case. If you have previously held this misconception, then you will be surprised to know that Korean food is, for the most part, vegetable based. Therefore, vegetables are considered one of the most vital components of Korean barbecue. If you make up your mind that you want to try Korean barbecue, then you should prepare to serve it with lots of vegetables. Lettuce, spinach, cucumber, and kimchi are just some of the vegetables that you can serve with Korean barbecue.
Extra-Thin Sliced Beef Strips -- The most common way to eat Korean barbecue is to wrap it inside a vegetable wrap. However, it poses a problem because if the barbecue slices are not thin enough, then they will fill the vegetable wraps and make them difficult to eat in one bite. Therefore, it is recommended that you make the slices as thin as possible. If you use warm meat, you will end up with raggedy-looking, uneven slices that won't cook evenly on a grill. Therefore, it is recommended that you partially freeze the meat to give it structure and form, which makes it easier to slice into thin strips. The thin strips are easy to wrap inside a small lettuce leaf.
Clean the Grill After Sweet Barbecue -- Korean barbecue is characteristically tangy and spicy; hence, it is vital that you consider the sequence in which you will use the grill. If you are grilling the sweet and savoury barbecue, then you need to clean or change the grill once you are done. It helps to prevent your Korean barbecue from absorbing the delicious sauces from the previous barbecue, which will mess up your Korean barbecue taste.
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