Vegetarian Bulgogi

Vegetarian Bulgogi is a flavorful plant-based take on the traditional Korean BBQ dish, featuring marinated mushrooms and tofu grilled to perfection. It's a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors that will satisfy any palate.

Ingredients

• Shiitake mushrooms - 200 grams, sliced
• Firm tofu - 200 grams, pressed and sliced
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 2 teaspoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Carrot - 1 small, julienned
• Red bell pepper - 1 small, sliced
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, toasted
• Rice oil - 1 tablespoon for grilling
• Lettuce leaves - 4 for serving

Steps

1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and tofu to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat rice oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Remove the mushrooms and tofu from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Grill the mushrooms and tofu for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. In the same grill pan, add the julienned carrot and sliced red bell pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
6. Pour the reserved marinade over the grilled vegetables and stir to combine, cooking for an additional minute.
7. Serve the grilled vegetarian bulgogi in lettuce leaves, topped with chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from tofu and mushrooms.
• High in antioxidants and vitamins from fresh vegetables.

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