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Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi

Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi layers meaty mixed mushrooms with tamari, Asian pear, and gochujang for a glossy sauce that’s sweet, salty, and gently spicy. The mushrooms soak up the marinade, delivering tender bites with nutty sesame notes and a hint of ginger. Serve it over rice or lettuce wraps for a weeknight dinner or a casual gather-and-share meal.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves5
  • DifficultyMedium
Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi
  1. 1

    Rinse the cremini, oyster, and champignon mushrooms under running water, scrubbing with a mushroom brush to remove any dirt. Cut the mushrooms in half and place them on a clean dish towel. Gently pull the shimeji mushrooms apart and rinse them.

  2. 2

    Select the Saute function on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot). Saute the onion, shallot, ginger, and garlic in vegetable oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Turn off the Saute function. Add the broth, tamari, pear, brown rice syrup, sesame oil, gochujang, and rice wine vinegar. Stir well. Add the mushrooms and gently toss to coat. Close the lid and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.

  4. 4

    Release the pressure naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure, about 10 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Turn the Saute function back on. Mix the water and cornstarch together; add the slurry to the mushrooms, stirring constantly to create a thick gravy. Turn off the Saute function. Serve with green onions and sesame seeds.

About This Recipe

Pressure Cooker Plant Based Bulgogi is a Korean side dish recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 5, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Asian Pear, Black Sesame Seeds, Brown Rice Syrup, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 251.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.

Recipe Questions

What is Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi?
It is a Korean recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
What is Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi made of?
The main ingredients are Asian Pear, Black Sesame Seeds, Brown Rice Syrup, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 18 is above.
How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi?
About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 251.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Pressure Cooker Plant-Based Bulgogi easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.

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