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Originally Posted by tabacco
Yeah, those do taste kind of lke bacon, but I don't think they're an acceptable substitute at all in a sauce, where their texture becomes a problem.
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Bac-o can be decent in some recipes but in sauce I don't think it will give up a lot of flavor so I don't think it will work.
I really shouldn't do this since I'm a vegeterian but since along with kimchi, it's the national dish of Korea, I give you Bulgogi (marinated beef).
If you have a Korean friend, chances are that you have tried bulgogi already as it is the most popular and well-known Korean dish. Here's a recipe for it.
* 1 pound thinly sliced steak
* 5 Tbsp sugar
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 2 buds finely chopped garlic
* 1/4 tsp salt
* 5 Tbsp Mirin (sweet sake, optional)
* 2 Tbsp sesame oil
* 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
* 1 cup split green onions
* 2 cups thinly sliced carrots (optional)
Mix all ingredients except carrots. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Cook over medium high heat until meat is just short of desired completion. Add carrots and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Serve with rice.
This dish is traditionally grilled, but broiling or pan-cooking is acceptable (in that order).
The meet needs to be very thinly sliced and marinated for at least 30 minutes. Do not forget sugar. It adds a lot of flavor to the dish. If you are lucky to have a Korean grocery nearby, the meet department there will probably have sliced beef all ready to go.
