Korean Tacos w/ Killer Asian Slaw

Recipe No. 4
Korean Tacos w/ Killer Asian Slaw

Serving Size for this Recipe: 10-12 people
Average Cost: $25 (you'll be buying some ingredients that will become essentials in your pantry- so part of the cost will pay out in the long term)


Okay- okay already, you want me to tell you a new amazing take on the taco? Well, its not so new- it's been done- but not like this.  This is my spin on Korean street food- the Korean Taco, or Korean BBQ Taco.  Street vendors in all major cities are picking up on the concept that people LOve LOVe LOVE spices and bold flavors!  This dish will deliver.  Put it on the menu for your next get-together!

Now like I said; there are going to be some ingredients to buy that you are going to use a little of, and may not have in your pantry already- but once you get them, you can start finding the dishes to make that USE them (so don't freak out)

You're going to need flour tortillas (usually the small variety are called "fajita size")
The players for the steak are-

2-3 lbs of Skirt Steak (or Flank Steak)
(1) 20 oz bottle of Dr. Pepper - YES THE SODA!
2 tbsp of Hoisin Sauce
2 tsp of Sesame Oil
3 tbsp of Soy Sauce
1 tbsp of Fresh Garlic
2 Green Onions or Scallions (chopped)
1 tbsp of red chili flakes
2 tsp of fresh cracked black pepper
1 lime (the juice)

The Slaw is super easy, but killer flavor and a nice crisp/bright counter point to the richness of the steak-

1 head of shredded iceberg lettuce
1 or 2(depending on size) heads of Napa Cabbage
2 Large Carrots
1 cup of fresh Cilantro
1 tbsp of Hoisin Sauce
1/2 a cup of Rice Vinegar
2 tsp of sugar
2 tsp of salt

Alright- mix all the ingredients for the steak marinade together and pour half in a heavy duty zip tight storage bag, and the other half into an air tight container. Chop the steak into thin strips about 2 inches long but thin as you can get them with a kitchen knife.  Marinate in the fridge for 3 hours at least- over night is better!

The day of your meal-

wrap your tortillas in a clean kitchen towel and place them in a baking dish w/ a lid into the microwave for 1 minute and let them sit till you're ready to eat.
Next-
Get all your veggies and shred them into a zip tight bag, add the other ingredients right into the bag and give it a good shake! make sure to taste it and add salt if needed.  Put the bag in the fridge until service happens!
Then-
take your steak out and get cooking! get a grill plate or skillet out and on medium high heat- remove the meat from the bag and begin to cook- this will go fast, since the meat is cut small and thin.  You're looking for a nice sear on the meat and good caramelization from all the sugar in the soda.  The marinade you reserved in the air tight container can go into a pot and brought up to a simmer (once the meat is cooked- put it in this delicious sauce to keep it warm while serving- just use a slotted spoon or tongs to serve with). You're ready to eat! Lets Rock!

I hope you'll take this recipe and rock it out- Enjoy!