Perfectly Marinate Beef Bulgogi Using One Specific Soda

A perfectly marinated beef bulgogi offers an impeccable balance of flavors, but you can give the Korean beef dish a whole new dimension of taste and texture by using Coca-Cola.

The classic soda can bring a lot to your beef bulgogi in terms of taste and function. First, it elevates the dish by bringing the actual flavor profile of the drink.

It adds a dose of vanilla, cinnamon, citrus oils such as lime, orange, or lemon, and spices like nutmeg. These flavors complement the ingredients

in most beef bulgogi recipes.

Beyond taste, the acid in the soda also tenderizes meat. Combine it with the pear in bulgogi recipes and you have a marinade that's perfect for that juicy, succulent meat.

The sugar in the soda also caramelizes to perfection as you

sear your meat at medium-high heat, giving an exterior crust that pleasantly contrasts with the tender meat within.