bulgogi

Uncooked bulgogi.

Meaning

Noun

  • A Korean dish of shredded (usually marinated) beef with vegetables.
  • Any of various Korean dishes of grilled meat in this style.
  • The meat in these dishes, traditionally grilled at the table.

Related

Similar words

  • Korean barbecue

Narrower meaning words

  • dak bulgogi / chicken bulgogi
  • dwaeji bulgogi / pork bulgogi

Origin

  • Borrowed from Korean 불고기, from 불+고기

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