Seasoned Spinach

INGREDIENTS

10 ounces small flat-leaf spinach, roots removed

2 tablespoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons crushed sesame seeds

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon minced scallion

1 teaspoon vinegar

Salt

Red pepper threads

PROCEDURE

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, scallion and vinegar. Bring large pot with lightly salted water to boil. Add spinach, root ends first, and immerse only until leaves turn bright green.

Drain and rinse immediately in cold water. Squeeze out as much water as possible. Place spinach in bowl with soy sauce mixture and toss well. Top with few red pepper threads, id desired. Serve at once.

Bulgogi

INGREDIENTS

2 kilos beef short ribs

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1/4 cup sesame seed, toasted and crushed

1 cup finely chopped green onion

1 tablespoon pepper

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 cups soy sauce

1 cup sugar

1/4 cup oil

PROCEDURE

Place ribs in bowl. Add garlic, sesame seeds, green onion, pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar and oil; toss to coat meat well. Cover and marinate at room temperature. Cook barbecue over coals or under broiler, turning and basting often with marinade until meat is tender.