Korean Bao Tacos Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Prepare the marinade by combining soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar in a bowl.
• STEP 2.Add the thinly sliced meat to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for maximum flavor.
• STEP 3.Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and cook the marinated meat until it is cooked through and caramelized.
• STEP 4.While the meat is cooking, steam the bao buns according to the package instructions.
• STEP 5.To assemble the tacos, place a few slices of the cooked meat in each bao bun.
• STEP 6.Top the meat with a spoonful of slaw, pickled vegetables, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.
• STEP 7.Serve the Korean Bao Tacos immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For the meat, you can use bulgogi (marinated beef) or spicy pork. Both options work well in these tacos.
• Make sure to thinly slice the meat for quicker and more even cooking.
• If you don't have access to bao buns, you can use small tortillas or lettuce wraps as an alternative.
• Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences. You can add sliced avocado, cilantro, or kimchi for extra flavor.
• To make the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise with sriracha or gochujang (Korean chili paste) to taste.

Storage and Serving

• These Korean Bao Tacos are best served immediately while the bao buns are still warm and fluffy.
• If you have leftovers, store the cooked meat, slaw, pickled vegetables, and spicy mayo separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To reheat the meat, you can quickly warm it in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
• When ready to serve the leftovers, reassemble the tacos by filling the bao buns with the reheated meat and toppings.
• Garnish with fresh herbs or additional sauce if desired.