Description
Galbi brings Korean barbecue magic to home kitchens with tender, caramelized short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. Sizzling directly from grill to plate, these ribs promise a delicious journey through Seoul’s rich culinary traditions you’ll savor with every memorable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) flanken-style bone-in beef short ribs, thinly sliced (about ½ inch thick)
Aromatics and Fresh Ingredients:
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 2 medium scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
Marinade and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) soy sauce
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) mirin
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) crushed pineapple in 100% juice (from half an 8-ounce can)
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (237 + 30 milliliters) water, with more if needed
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
- Toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse beef short ribs under cool running water, then immerse in cold water for 1-3 hours to remove excess blood and tenderize the meat.
- Create a robust marinade by blending whole onion, scallion white portions, fresh garlic cloves, ripe pineapple chunks, minced ginger root, water, and premium soy sauce until smooth and consistent.
- Incorporate granulated sugar, sweet mirin rice wine, aromatic sesame oil, and freshly ground black pepper into the marinade, whisking to combine all flavors uniformly.
- Rinse the short ribs once more under cool water, carefully pat completely dry using paper towels to ensure optimal marinade absorption.
- Submerge the ribs entirely in the prepared marinade, covering each piece completely, and refrigerate for 12-24 hours to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Preheat grill to medium-high temperature (approximately 400-450°F or 204-232°C), ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Place marinated short ribs on hot grill, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side until exterior develops a rich caramelized brown crust and reaches desired internal temperature.
- Allow grilled ribs to rest for 2-3 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Skillfully slice ribs between bone sections, creating individual portions.
- Garnish with thinly sliced fresh scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed white rice and crisp leafy vegetables for a complete Korean-inspired meal.
Notes
- Soak ribs in cold water to remove excess blood, ensuring a cleaner flavor and more tender meat.
- Blend traditional Korean marinade ingredients like onion, garlic, and pineapple to create a deeply flavorful and tenderizing sauce.
- Marinate ribs overnight to allow complex flavors to penetrate deeply, transforming tough meat into a mouthwatering delicacy.
- Grill ribs quickly over high heat to achieve beautiful caramelization and a perfect balance of crispy exterior and juicy interior.
- Serve immediately with fresh scallion garnish and toasted sesame seeds for an authentic Korean barbecue experience that brings everyone together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg