Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

Description

This is the staple of Korean fine dining, but too expensive in the restaurants. It is also simple to make at home, and will leave your guests asking for more. Total time includes marinating time. Traditionally, should be served sliced, rolled in romaine lettuce leaves, along with white rice, lightly browned garlic slices, and gochujang (Korean red pepper paste).

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
  • 2 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Instructions

  1. Stir together soy sauce
  2. brown sugar
  3. water
  4. green onions
  5. garlic
  6. and sesame oil in a bowl until sugar has dissolved.
  7. Place ribs in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over ribs. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 3 hours to overnight.
  8. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
  9. Remove ribs from the bag; shake off excess marinade and discard marinade. Grill ribs on the preheated grill until meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone
  10. 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 4

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