Kalbi Ribs (Korean Beef Short Ribs) Recipe

Name: Kalbi Ribs (Korean Beef Short Ribs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Aloha Shoyu Or Favorite Soy Sauce; 1 cup Water (preferably Filtered); 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger; 1- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar; 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 1/4 cups Mirin (Japanese Rice Wine); 1 whole Asian Pear, Grated; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 2 bunches Green Onions, Sliced, Divided; 6 pounds Korean Beef Short Ribs Or Flanken Beef Chuck; 3 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups Aloha Shoyu Or Favorite Soy Sauce
1 cup Water (preferably Filtered)
1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger
1- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
1/4 cups Mirin (Japanese Rice Wine)
1 whole Asian Pear, Grated
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
2 bunches Green Onions, Sliced, Divided
6 pounds Korean Beef Short Ribs Or Flanken Beef Chuck
3 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Seeds

1
Combine soy sauce, water, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, Mirin, pear, garlic and half of the green onions into a bowl.
2
Whisk until the brown sugar is dissolved.
3
Evenly divide ribs and marinade into 2 resealable bags.
4
Place both bags into a glass dish and in the refrigerator for no less than 8 hours and preferably overnight.
5
Remove ribs from the marinade and place onto a clean platter; discard the marinade.
6
Please do not re-use or baste the ribs with this.
7
Grill over medium fire for 57 minutes on each side.
8
You want them to be slightly pink and the presence of blood should not be around the bone.
9
Transfer cooked ribs to a clean dish lined with foil and cover immediately to keep in the heat.
10
Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and the remaining chopped green onions on the ribs and toss to coat evenly.
11
Serve immediately or warm in 250 degrees F oven for 10 minutes.
12
Pro tip: To serve bite size pieces, cut each rib into thirds prior to serving.
13
This also makes them last a bit longer and makes it possible to feed more people.

1980

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

190

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Aloha Shoyu Or Favorite Soy Sauce, 1 cup Water (preferably Filtered), 1 Tablespoon Freshly Grated Ginger, 1- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar, and more.

Yes, Kalbi Ribs (Korean Beef Short 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.

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Kalbi Ribs (Korean Beef Short Ribs)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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