Cooking With Fire

Cooking With Fire: Beef Bulgogi

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Beef bulgogi is an incredibly popular dish in Korea and is one of the most successful culinary exports of the region. While the term "bulgogi," which literally translates to “fire meat,” is relatively new, these thin marinated strips of grilled meat have been a staple in the diet of those who live on the Korean peninsula since 37 BC. Back then, strips of beef or pork were marinated and then threaded on a small skewer and cooked, and then served in broth over rice. This was quite different from the bulgogi we know today. The reasons bulgogi has changed so much over the last half-century are various, but the two major factors that impacted the dish’s history are these: First, the introduction of Buddhism to Korea. While those who practice Buddhism are not forced to be vegetarian, many decide to do so on their own. This caused meat-based dishes to lose popularity. Also, as the kingdom’s history continued with periods of being ruled at times by both China and Japan, the culinary traditions