Kongnamul-bulgogi

Kongnamul-bulgogi
Kongnamul-bulgogi
Hangul 콩나물불고기
Revised Romanization kongnamul-bulgogi
McCune–Reischauer k'ongnamul-pulgogi

Kongnamul-bulgogi (Korean: 콩나물불고기, literally "soybean sprout bulgogi"), sometimes abbreviated as kongbul (Korean: 콩불), is a modern, creative Korean cuisine created after one and half year of preparation including the development and research course.[1] It is a combination of bulgogi, bean sprouts, rice cake, vegetables, noodles, sausages, spicy sauce and etc. They are all roasted on a large grill pan altogether. This has been increasingly popular in South Korea, especially among teenagers, due to its low price and good quality of food. It is also famous for a variety of cheap delicious food and desserts.

Preparation

Pork, bean sprouts, onions, red peppers, scallions, and perilla leaves are needed as the main ingredients. Additionally, in order to make 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.[2]

Variations

The original ‘’Kongbul’’ is just a combination of the sauce, bean sprouts, and pork. But there are several variations that provide people options to choose, attracting a wider range of crowds. For example, squids or chicken can be added, and the stimulating spicy sauce can be replaced by a sweet one. Combining different menus is also possible, letting people create their own cuisine. Additionally, rice cakes, boiled eggs, noodles, dumplings, ham, and cheese are choices for any type of ‘’Kongbul’’.[3]

Health benefits

The main ingredients, bean sprouts and pork, are very healthy because they produce vitamin C and protein.[4] Moreover, other vegetables and optional ingredients flourish the nutrition of ‘’Kongbul’’. For instance, onions help the work of vitamin C in the body and regulating blood sugar with the content of chromium.[5]

These images show how Kongbul actually looks like before/after it is cooked. There might be various pictures since customers can add any other ingredients, such as cheese, sausages, and noodles, that they want to add.

Cooked Kongbul

See also

References

  1. ↑ 강, 경환. "브랜드소개Kongbul". http://www.8fm.kr/kongbul/brand.php. 8푸드. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  2. ↑ 육아이야기, 탄현댁의 일상. "콩불(콩나물불고기) 황금레시피". http://blog.naver.com/bling0807/220358869695. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  3. ↑ 강, 경환. "함께하는 콩불 메뉴". http://www.8fm.kr/kongbul/menu.php. 8푸드. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  4. ↑ Busch, Sandi. "What Are the Health Benefits of Pork Chops?". http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-pork-chops-4294.html. Demand Media. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ↑ Busch, Sandi. "What Are the Benefits of Mung Bean Sprouts?". http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-mung-bean-sprouts-5176.html. Demand Media. External link in |website= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help); |access-date= requires |url= (help)

[1] [2]

  1. ↑ Jamie Liew. " Kongbul! 콩불!", Korea, 20 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Kongbul official website
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