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Galbi (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs)

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pounds beef short ribs (good quality English cut)
Marinade:
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup rice wine (or mirin)
  • ¼ cup about 1/2 of a medium Korean/Asian pear grated
  • ¼ cup about 1/2 of a medium onion grated
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the ribs and drain water. Trim excess fat. Butterfly the short ribs so the meat is 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. (See below for the instructions.)
  2. Mix all marinade ingredients well. Marinate the meat for at least 6 hours (overnight for best results). The thicker the meat the longer you'll want to marinate.
  3. It's best to grill over charcoal or wood charcoal (sootbul), but a gas grill works well too. Grill over medium high to high heat, turning only once, 2 - 3 minutes on each side. Make sure to preheat the grill for nice grill marks.

Notes

  • Galbi can be broiled in the oven. Set the oven to broil and preheat. Lay the meat in a single layer on a broil pan and place it on the top rack of the oven, usually about 6 inches below the broiler. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip them over and cook for an additional 3 -4 minutes until nicely charred.)