We are huge fans of Korean BBQ. Kalbi (also written galbi) is a marinaded and grilled meat dish typically made from beef ribs. Although kalbi is tasty even when made with supermarket beef, making it with high quality short ribs launches it into the stratosphere. Our preference is three-bone 1/3″ thick Prime Black Angus Short Ribs. The bones add flavor and work as a natural handhold to turn this into a finger food. We are fortunate enough to have a Korean mother-in-law in the family. The following is her recipe that she has allowed us, after some coercing, to share with you.
Ingredients:
- 3 lbs 1/3″ thick short ribs
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Sesame Seed Oil
- 1.5 tbsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
- 4 cloves pressed garlic
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 4 stalks finely chopped green onion
- 1 tsp black pepper
We sell the short ribs cut for kalbi in our online store. Here is the link:
First, score the meat using a knife. Do this by gently tapping a knife across both sides of the short ribs. Then, sprinkle each slice of meat with sugar and set aside. For the marinade, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onions, ginger, garlic, and black pepper in small bowl. Add marinade to meat. Let meat marinade for at least an hour (preferably two hours). Cook on a grill or broil in your oven. On a hot grill, these only need 2-3 minutes per side.
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