Korean Flanken Short Ribs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 d
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Total Time
1 d 20 mins
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Servings
4 - 5
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Korean Flanken Short Ribs
Description
Korean Flanken Short Ribs are prepared by marinating thinly cut beef ribs in a mixture combining soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh pear and ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha for heat. The pear adds natural sweetness and tenderizes the meat, while the sesame oil and garlic bring depth and aroma. After marinating for several hours to a full day, the ribs are grilled briefly over medium-high heat, developing a nicely browned exterior while remaining juicy inside.
The resulting ribs are characterized by a balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors with a tender but slightly chewy texture typical of flanken-style cuts. Serving the grilled ribs garnished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onions adds extra crunch and freshness. The reserved marinade used as a dipping sauce enhances the meaty flavor. This dish is well-suited as a main course for dinner or lunch alongside steamed rice or simple sides.
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup green onions sliced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil toasted
- 2 tbsp pear peeled & grated, fresh
- 2 tbsp ginger peeled & grated, fresh
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- sriracha to taste
- 2 lbs flanken short ribs
- sesame seeds toasted
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, sesame oil, grated pear, grated ginger, minced garlic, and sriracha in a bowl.
- Whisk the mixture very well then pour 1/4 cup in a separate container; cover and set aside for serving.
- Add the flanken short ribs to the marinade in the ziplock bag and toss to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1-24 hours (I marinated for 12 hours).
- Remove the meat from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray.
- Lay a few of the short ribs in the HOT grill pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until browned, then flip and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until cooked to your desired degree of doneness.
- Remove from the pan and set aside on a serving plate with a loose foil tent.
- Finish cooking the remaining short ribs.
- Serve the Korean flanken short ribs sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds & sliced green onions and the reserved sauce on the side. Enjoy.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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