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Korean-Style Steak Bowl

Add some Korean flair to your menu and experience a myriad of flavors with this Korean-style steak bowl recipe.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Korean-Style Steak Bowl
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chef David Rose

Ingredients

Korean Marinade

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoon gochujang red chili paste
  • 3 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lemongrass paste
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 green onion stalk, finely minced
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime

Gochujang Mayo

  • 1/3 cup Kewpie Mayo
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang red chili paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot Chinese-style mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemongrass paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • Juice of 1/2 a lime
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Coconut Rice

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Sesame Mushrooms

  • 5 oz. shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon ghee, clarified butter
  • 3/4 teaspoons sesame oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Grilled Scallions

  • 4 whole scallions
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil

Steaks

Instructions

Korean Marinade

  • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until well incorporated; set aside.

Gochujang Mayo

  • Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until well incorporated, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Coconut Rice

  • Rinse rice with sieve under cold water for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Combine rice, broth, coconut milk, butter, and salt into small sauce pot and bring to a boil.
  • Cover with lid, bring to a low simmer, and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat with lid still on. Let steam for 10 minutes. Fluff with fork.

Sesame Mushrooms

  • On medium-high heat, add olive oil and sesame oil to a medium pan.
  • Add mushrooms, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper; sauté for about 1 minute, then add ghee; continue to sauté until fork-tender, about another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Toss with chopped cilantro and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Grilled Scallions

  • Drizzle whole scallions with oil and grill for 30 seconds on each side until lightly charred.
  • Slice scallions in half horizontally.

Steaks

  • Thaw steaks in refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove steaks from fridge and pat dry on all sides with paper towel; season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides; leave on counter for 20 minutes.
  • Marinate steaks in Korean marinade at least 8 hours, flipping halfway through marination.
  • Pre-heat grill to high and clean grill and oil grates with grapeseed oil.
  • Allow steaks to come to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  • Grill steaks 3 minutes on each side for perfect medium-rare doneness, remove from grill, and rest steaks for 5 to 6 minutes.

Assembly

  • Slice and serve with coconut rice, sliced avocado, sesame mushrooms, fresh whole cilantro, and grilled scallions, drizzle with gochujang mayo, and garnish each bowl with sesame seeds and one lime wedge.