Korean-Style Short Ribs (Galbi) Recipe

Name: Korean-Style Short Ribs (Galbi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds short ribs, cut in 1/2-inch slices across the bones (flanken-style); ⅓ cup soy sauce; ⅓ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup rice wine; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or gochujang; 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 small Asian pear, peeled, cored and quartered (or use an ordinary pear or tart apple); 1 1-inch chunk of ginger, peeled; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; Lettuce leaves; Sliced red or green hot pepper, optional; Ssamjang (spicy Korean soybean paste), for dipping, optional; Steamed rice, optional

Servings: persons

3 pounds short ribs, cut in 1/2-inch slices across the bones (flanken-style)
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne or gochujang
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small Asian pear, peeled, cored and quartered (or use an ordinary pear or tart apple)
1 1-inch chunk of ginger, peeled
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Lettuce leaves
Sliced red or green hot pepper, optional
Ssamjang (spicy Korean soybean paste), for dipping, optional
Steamed rice, optional

1
Rinse short ribs in cold water, pat dry and place in a wide shallow bowl.
2
In another bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, black pepper and cayenne.
3
Put onion, garlic, pear and ginger in the work bowl of a food processor.
4
Grind ingredients to a smooth puree, then add to soy sauce mixture.
5
Add sesame seeds.
6
Thin with 1/4 cup water.
7
Pour marinade over short ribs and mix well.
8
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
9
Bring to room temperature, drain and discard marinade.
10
Cook short ribs on a hot grill or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned but juicy.
11
Pile grilled meat on a platter and serve immediately with lettuce leaves on the side.
12
Accompany with sliced hot peppers, ssamjang and steamed rice, if desired.

510

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds short ribs, cut in 1/2-inch slices across the bones (flanken-style), ⅓ cup soy sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup rice wine, and more.

Yes, Korean-Style Short Ribs (Galbi) 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.

Korean-Style Short Ribs (Galbi)

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