Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Beef Ribs) Recipe

Name: Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Beef Ribs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons soy sauce; 6 tablespoons apple juice; ¼ cup sesame oil; 4 medium garlic cloves, smashed; 4 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled minced; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 lbs short ribs (flanken-1/2-inch-thick, cross-cut, bone-in); vegetable oil, as needed; 18 lettuce leaves, washed dried; 4 cups short grain white rice, cooked; ⅔ cup ssamjang

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons apple juice
¼ cup sesame oil
4 medium garlic cloves, smashed
4 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled minced
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 lbs short ribs (flanken-1/2-inch-thick, cross-cut, bone-in)
vegetable oil, as needed
18 lettuce leaves, washed dried
4 cups short grain white rice, cooked
⅔ cup ssamjang

1
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, soy sauce, apple juice, sesame oil, garlic and ginger with a pinch of salt and pepper.
2
Add the short ribs and massage the marinade into the meat.
3
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
4
Prepare a hot charcoal or gas grill fire.
5
Clean and lightly oil the grill grate.
6
Remove the short ribs from the marinade and let any excess drip off.
7
Discard the marinade.
8
Grill the short ribs, flipping once, until done to your liking (4 minutes for medium rare).
9
Transfer to a serving platter.
10
Serve with the lettuce, rice and ssamjang, cutting the bones from the meat with kitchen shears before eating.
11
To eat, put a small spoonful of rice inside a lettuce leaf, dab it with some sauce and top with a piece of the beef.
12
Wrap and eat.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons sugar, 6 tablespoons soy sauce, 6 tablespoons apple juice, ¼ cup sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Beef Ribs) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Kalbi (Korean Barbecued Beef Ribs)

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