Alternative for korean soju in bulgogi?!
i can't seem to find any soju-or mirin for that matter-at the grocery stores!. even in the asian market aisle!. i was wondering if sake would be an acceptable alternative!? i really don't know much about sake!. it was the only thing i could find that wasn't european!. thanks in advance to anyone who answers!!!Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I am a former chef and would say the sake is a better choice they use the shoji as a flavouring and tenderizer, as the best bul-go-gi is a saw short rib and needs some help!.
Most use it, and the Korean chili paste Komijan, Korean soya, seasonings and some pear juice as a tenderizer, I use a pureed Korean pear, then marinate it for 6-12 hour and then grill on BBQ or table top grill is fine to!.
If you do not use short ribs then a top sirloin cut in long strips with the same marinade is a good alternative!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Most use it, and the Korean chili paste Komijan, Korean soya, seasonings and some pear juice as a tenderizer, I use a pureed Korean pear, then marinate it for 6-12 hour and then grill on BBQ or table top grill is fine to!.
If you do not use short ribs then a top sirloin cut in long strips with the same marinade is a good alternative!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
well my dad sometimes have vodka as an alternative, even though it is about 2 times stronger than soju!.
Sake is rice wine which has extremely high dose of alcohol percentage!.
So I would recommend vodka!?!? :)
have fun and enjoy your bulgogi :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Sake is rice wine which has extremely high dose of alcohol percentage!.
So I would recommend vodka!?!? :)
have fun and enjoy your bulgogi :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
well u can use sake coz it is also rice wineWww@FoodAQ@Com
one of my friend said that soju taste like vodka (even that i think they smell different), so i might be a good choice!.
you can also try chinese bai jiu, or chinese cooking wine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
you can also try chinese bai jiu, or chinese cooking wine!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I have used sake in the past, since I usually have it in the pantry!.
But if you don't have it and are stuck with NOTHING but going to a regular grocery store, the best substitute is really a dry pale sherry!.
If you're raiding the liquor cabinet - gin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
But if you don't have it and are stuck with NOTHING but going to a regular grocery store, the best substitute is really a dry pale sherry!.
If you're raiding the liquor cabinet - gin!.Www@FoodAQ@Com