korean-style short ribs (galbi)

Name: Korean-Style Short Ribs (Galbi)
Prep time: 3 h 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 pound(s) beef short ribs (flanken style, cut in 1/2-inch slices across the bones); 1/3 cup(s) soy sauce; 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/3 cup(s) rice wine; 1 tablespoon(s) sesame oil; 2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cayenne pepper or gochujang; 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; 1 - red or green hot pepper, sliced; 8 clove(s) garlic, peeled; 1 small asian pear - peeled, cored and quartered (you can use a regular pear or tart apple); 1/4 cup(s) water; 1 - piece fresh ginger (1 inch), peeled; 2 teaspoon(s) sesame seeds; 4 to 6 - fresh lettuce leaves; 2 - green onions, chopped (for garnish); ## OPTIONAL ACCOMPANIMENTS; - ssamjang (spicy korean soybean paste), for dipping; - steamed white rice

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Jan 23, 2016

This classic Korean dish is called Galbi (or Kalbi) in Korea. The recipe was published in the New York Times food section but includes the adjustments most recommended by reviewers. It's quite easy to prepare, but it does require marinating time (at least 2 hours, but overnight is recommended), so plan ahead. If you buy English-style short ribs, which are cut along the bone, you'll want to butterfly-cut the ribs into thin, long strips. If you buy flanken-style ribs (which are pre-cut across the ribs), then rinse them under cold water before seasoning, to remove bone fragments.

Rate

prep time 3 Hr 10 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Grill

yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

3 pounds beef short ribs (flanken style, cut in 1/2-inch slices across the bones)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or gochujang
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
1 - red or green hot pepper, sliced
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small asian pear - peeled, cored and quartered (you can use a regular pear or tart apple)
1/4 cup water
1 - piece fresh ginger (1 inch), peeled
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
4 to 6 - fresh lettuce leaves
2 - green onions, chopped (for garnish)
OPTIONAL ACCOMPANIMENTS
- ssamjang (spicy korean soybean paste), for dipping
- steamed white rice

How To Make korean-style short ribs (galbi)

Step 1

Rinse short ribs in cold water, pat dry and place in a wide shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, black pepper and cayenne.

Step 2

Put onion, chile pepper, garlic, pear and ginger in the work bowl of a food processor. Grind ingredients to a smooth purée, then add to soy sauce mixture. Add sesame seeds. Thin with ¼ cup water. Pour marinade over short ribs and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Step 3

Bring ribs to room temperature, drain and discard marinade. In the meantime, preheat grill or oven broiler.
Step 4

Cook short ribs on a hot grill or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned but juicy. Pile grilled meat on a platter, garnish with green onions and serve immediately with lettuce leaves on the side. Accompany with ssamjang and steamed rice, if desired.
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