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A Plate & A GlassHanu Day (11·1)

Hanu Gui

한우구이
Han-u Gui

Premium Korean beef — celebrated on Hanu Day

About the dish

Hanu gui celebrates Korea's native beef, whose fine marbling and flavor are so rich that a simple salt grilling brings out deep taste. The pride of Korea's table, saved for honored guests and gatherings — fitting for Hanu Day.

Key ingredient

Beef (sogogi) — quality protein and amino acids for muscle and stamina; iron and zinc for immunity, B vitamins for fatigue. Year-round, mainly from Hoengseong & Hongcheon.

Ingredients

Main: hanu beef, garlic, scallion · Seasoning: salt, sesame-oil dip, ssamjang

Simple recipe

  1. Slice hanu sirloin or striploin along the grain.
  2. Rest at room temperature to settle.
  3. Sear hot so only the surface browns.
  4. Cook to medium to keep the juices.
  5. Serve with salt and sesame-oil dip.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Dokdosoju
Seorakpeurobangseubaekkotmaeul · Gangwon · ABV 17.3%

Dokdo Soju — a rice distilled soju from Seorak Provence (Gangwon, 17.3%). Its label bears Dokdo's postal code, '40240' — a clean, spirited grilling partner.

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