5 from 60 votes
Authentic Kalbi Recipe (Korean Short Ribs)
Authentic Kalbi is Korean-style marinated short ribs soaked in a blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, fruit purees, and sesame oil. The marinade tenderizes the beef while imparting a balanced blend of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Grilling the ribs at high heat develops charred edges and caramelized flavor for a rich, satisfying dish.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
547 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian, Korean
Ingredients
- ½ yellow onion peeled
- 5 garlic large cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger trimmed, fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons mirin
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 Asian pear peeled and seeded
- 1 Fuji apple peeled and seeded
- ½ kiwi peeled
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 pounds kalbi short ribs cut
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the ribs and green onions to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a plastic zip bag and completely submerge the ribs in the marinade.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours or overnight.
- Add the ribs from the marinade to a hot grill between 450° and 550° and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until dark grill marks have formed.
- Remove from the grill, garnish with optional additional sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve right away.
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Notes
- Marinate the ribs in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours; do not exceed 24 hours for best flavor and texture.
- Leftover kalbi can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, return ribs to a hot grill for a few minutes per side.
- If not using the marinade immediately, it can be kept up to 4 days refrigerated.
- Serve kalbi traditionally with lettuce, leafy greens, and perilla leaves for wrapping.
- For a more intense marinade flavor, add 1 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons sugar to the marinade mixture.
- You can keep the cooked ribs warm by covering with foil and placing in a low oven between 200° and 250° F.
Nutrition Information
Calories
547kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
2343mg
(98%)
Potassium
828mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
73IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 547kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 2343mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 73IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.