CultureJuly 27, 2026

bulgogi

bohl-GOH-gee

Definition

A popular Korean dish consisting of thin, tender slices of meat—typically beef—that are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and then grilled or stir-fried.

Etymology

The word comes from the Korean 'bul' (fire) and 'gogi' (meat), literally translating to 'fire meat' because of the traditional method of cooking it over an open flame.

In the news

In this article, the author describes bulgogi as a specific type of thin-sliced, marinated, and stir-fried beef often featured as a primary ingredient in kimbap.

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