Kitchen School : Bulgogi Beef Stir Fry

Learn to make this Korean-inspired stir-fry dish.

Looking for a quick and flavour-packed meal that's sure to impress? Join us at the Kitchen School on Wednesday 18 November 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00, and learn how to make a delicious Bulgogi Beef Stir Fry, a popular Korean-inspired dish that's packed with sweet, savoury and smoky flavours. 

Whether you're new to cooking or looking to expand your culinary repertoire, this hands-on session will guide you through every step of creating an authentic-style bulgogi marinade and perfectly cooked stir-fried beef. You'll learn how simple ingredients can be combined to create bold flavours that are perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a satisfying midweek meal.

You'll pick up practical cooking tips, learn useful preparation techniques and build confidence in the kitchen. Plus, it's a great opportunity to meet other students who enjoy good food and want to develop their culinary skills.

On the Menu: Bulgogi Beef Stir Fry

Tender strips of beef are marinated in a rich, sweet and savoury sauce before being stir-fried with onions and served alongside rice. It's packed with flavour and surprisingly simple to recreate at home.

The Recipe

Cooking Time:

10 minutes prep

10 mins cooking

Serves:

4 people

Ingredients

• 4cm piece of ginger
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp mirin
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp chopped pineapple
• 2 tsp red chilli flakes or Korean chilli powder
• 3 tbsp golden caster sugar
• 3 tsp sesame oil
• 500g sirloin or rump steak, trimmed of fat and sliced
• 1 large onion, cut into half moons
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 200g cooked basmati rice
• Chopped spring onions, to serve 

Method

STEP 1
Put the ginger, soy sauce, mirin, garlic, pineapple, chilli flakes, sugar and 1 tsp of the sesame oil into a food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the marinade into a bowl, add the beef, mix well and leave to marinate while preparing the onion. 

STEP 2
Heat the remaining sesame oil in a large wok or frying pan until very hot. Add the onion and stir-fry for a few minutes. Add the beef and marinade, stirring constantly until the beef is cooked through, approximately 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve with rice and chopped spring onions. 

Ready to put your cooking skills to the test?

Join us on Wednesday 18 November 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00, and learn how to create this delicious Bulgogi Beef Stir Fry from scratch in a fun, friendly environment. You'll gain practical cooking skills, discover new flavours and enjoy a meal you've made yourself.