Beef Bulgogi

Ingredients

 * 1 lb beef sliced very thin, across grain into strips
 * 2 tbsp soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp sugar
 * 1 tbsp sesame oil
 * 1 tbsp sesame salt
 * ⅛ tsp black pepper
 * 4 scallions chopped into 1-inch pieces
 * 3 cloves garlic peeled crushed
 * 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
 * 1 tbsp sake (or dry sherry)
 * 1 tbsp red pepper flakes
 * 1 tbsp peanut oil
 * toasted sesame seeds

Directions

 * 1) Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, sesame salt, pepper, scallions, garlic, ginger, sak and red pepper flakes in a medium-size bowl.
 * 2) Add the meat and toss.
 * 3) Allow to marinate at least 30 minutes.
 * 4) Cook the meat over medium-high heat on a stove-top grill.
 * 5) Heat the grill first, making it very hot.
 * 6) Add the oil.
 * 7) Cook the meat 1–2 minutes on each side, browning it nicely.
 * 8) Garnish with sesame seeds.

Sesame salt

 * 1) Place 1 cup sesame seeds in a frying pan over medium heat and toast, stirring constantly, until they just begin to turn a light brown.
 * 2) Place in a food blender.
 * 3) Grind to a coarse texture and stir in the salt.
 * 4) Keep in a covered jar in the refrigerator.