Tteokgalbi (Korean Short Rib Patties)
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5
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Others
Tteokgalbi (Korean Short Rib Patties)
Description
Tteokgalbi (Korean Short Rib Patties) uses beef short ribs or alternatives like chuck or brisket that are trimmed and ground to a fine texture. The meat is combined with a marinade of soy sauce, sugar, honey, rice wine, grated Asian pear, finely chopped onion, scallions, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper, imparting layers of umami and subtle sweetness.
After thorough mixing and kneading, which helps the meat bind, the mixture is shaped into patties or formed around rib bones dusted with flour. Broiling cooks the patties quickly while forming a slightly crisp surface that locks in juicy tenderness. The incorporation of grated fruit and aromatics keeps the flavor bright against the richness of the beef.
Tteokgalbi functions well as a main course served with rice and simple sides or sliced into smaller portions for appetizers. Its savory and mildly sweet profile offers a satisfying balance without overwhelming spices.
Ingredients
- 3 - 4 pounds beef short ribs or 2 pounds beef chuck or brisket
Marinade
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice wine or Mirin
- 3 tablespoons Asian pear or apple grated, grated, Korean/Asian
- 1/2 onion finely chopped, medium
- 3 scallions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pine nut chopped, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Trim excess fat. Remove the meat as much as possible from the bones. Keep the meat in the freezer for about an hour.
- Soak the ribs in cold water for 20 to 30 minutes to remove some blood. Drain.
- Grind the meat using a meat grinder or a food processor. If mincing by hand, thinly slice the meat, cut the slices into thin strips, and then cut crosswise into small pieces.
- Mince the meat by rocking the blade back and forth into the smallest pieces.
- Mix all marinade ingredients well.
- Add the marinade to the meat, and then mix very well. Knead the meat until it becomes a bit sticky, 2 to 3 minutes. Marinate the meat for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
- If using the rib bones, dredge the bone in flour.
- Attach the meat to the bone in even thickness as you’re wrapping the bone with the meat. Press with your palms so the meat is tightly attached to the meat.
- Otherwise, you can simply make round or oval patties.
- Set the oven to broil and preheat. Lay the meat in a broil pan and place it on the top rack of the oven, usually about 6 inches below the broiler. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip them over and cook for an additional 3 -4 minutes until nicely charred. You can also grill over a charcoal or gas grill. Grill over medium to medium high, turning only once, 2 – 3 minutes on each side.
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Overall Rating
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