Korean Tacos
Just when you thought Beef Bulgogi couldn’t get any more delicious, it becomes exponentially delectable as Beef Bulgogi Korean Tacos! These Korean Tacos are born out of my love of Asian fusion, especially when it comes to tacos. Pairing rich savory flavorings with refreshing, crunchy salsas or slaws and topping them all with silky cremas creates a symphony of flavors and textures that simply can’t be topped, in my humble opinion. Mouthfuls of savory, sweet, tangy, fresh, creamy, crunchy all in one bite after bite after bite… Some of my favorite Asian tacos include these new Korean Tacos, my Thai Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Lime Broccoli Slaw (terrible pics but SO good!), Teriyaki Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Pear Slaw, and Asian Caramel Pork Tacos with Pineapple Snow Pea Salsa. As you can see below, I assembled the Korean tacos for the pics but try as I might, I couldn’t eat all of them in one sitting. I placed the assembled tacos in the refrigerator without deconstructing them, then microwaved the leftovers as cravings truck. They were still heavenly. So I guess I’m saying is, please make these Korean Tacos. They will make you and your mouth happy. Even the leftovers. So let’s start at the very beginning, a very good place to start.
Bulgogi Tacos
The star of our Korean Tacos is melt-in-your-mouth garlicky, gingery, Beef Bulgogi, because after all, a taco is only as good as the meat it’s loaded with. If you aren’t familiar with Beef Bulgogi (Korean Beef BBQ), it is one of the most popular Korean dishes. (I’ve detailed more than you ever wanted to know with lots of tips and tricks in my Beef Bulgogi post). Beef Bulgogi is juicy, thinly sliced, marinated, caramelized beef that is slightly sweet, savory and characteristically seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sesame and scallions as well as a freshly grated ripe pear to tenderize the meat. It is intensely flavorful, and it’s tender, thin slices are just begging to be piled in Korean Tacos with our bright, refreshing Asian Pear Mango Slaw.
Korean Taco Ingredients
Topping for Korean Tacos
Some Korean Tacos are stuffed with Kimchi, but I found our Beef Bulgogi needed a sweet and fresh crunch vs a pickled fermented one. Enter Asian Pear Mango Slaw. This Slaw was made for these Korean Tacos. Literally. I had all sorts of ideas about what I would top my Korean tacos with, but as I savored the caramelized beef, I knew the rich beef needed the fresh, bright, sweet, crunch of this Asian Pear Mango Slaw. The Slaw is stand alone delicious and really could be served as a salad, so just imagine how crazy delectable it is in these Korean Tacos. Or better yet, don’t imagine, make them! The Asian Pear Mango Slaw is a quick tossing together of thinly sliced red cabbage, chopped Asian pear, mangoes, cilantro, green onions and lime juice. We are already using an Asian pear in the Bulgogi marinade, so I thought it was perfect to use in the slaw (and because they are one of my favorite fruits ever). If you aren’t familiar with Asian pears, they are round and pale yellow. Essentially, they look like a yellow-ish apple. To me, they taste like a cross between an apple and pear and are wonderfully sweet and juicy with the firm texture of an apple. I am excited for you to try this gem of a fruit if you haven’t already!
How to Make Korean Tacos
When dishes have a few components to them, it is super helpful to be able to make some or part of the dish in advance. For these Korean Tacos, you can make your Slaw and Crema 100% in advance and refrigerate them while your Beef Bulgogi marinates.
Korean Taco Sauce
All tacos need a smooth and silky component to marry all the components together. For these Korean Tacos, we are going to create a simple Gochujang Crema that is luxuriously silky, slightly tangy with a splash of heat. To make, simply whisk together gochujang, mayo, sour cream, and lime juice – that’s it! You can control the heat of the Crema by adding more or less gochujang to taste. If you aren’t familiar with gochujang, it is a delightful flavor bomb. Gochujang is a Korean BBQ Sauce that’s the perfect blend of savory, sweet and spicy. I have detailed where to find it below and because we are already using it in our Bulgogi, you will have it on hand for this Crema – winning! More Korean dishes with Gochujang:
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