Gochugaru and Sesame Beef Jerky

Ingredients

• beef topside1 kg
• onion powder2 tsp
• garlic powder2 tsp
• soy sauce125 ml
• Worcestershire sauce — 2 tbsp40 ml
• brown sugar — 2 tbsp32 g
• ground black pepper2 tsp
• smoked paprika — 1 tsp2.5 g
• gochugaru1 tsp
• white sesame seeds — for topping10 g

Method

1. Trim the fat off the beef. Freeze 1–2 hours until firm, then slice thinly against the grain about 5 mm thick.
2. In a large bowl, add the onion powder, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, pepper, paprika and gochugaru. Use clean hands to mix the sliced beef through the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. Mix the beef twice a day while it marinates.