Galbi - Korean BBQ Marinated Beef Short Ribs
Ingredients
- 1 kg2lb beef short ribs
butterflied korean style), pictured
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
, for cooking
- ⅓ csoy sauce)
(all purpose or light soy, not dark or sweet
- ¼ cbrown sugar
- 2 tbspmirin)
(note 2
- ¼ conion)
, finely grated (including juice
- ¼ cnashi pear)
, finely grated including juice (sub normal pear or any red apple, note 3
- 2 tspgarlic
, finely grated
- 2 tspginger
, finely grated
- 2 tbspwater
- 1 tbsptoasted sesame oil)
(note 4
- 1 tspblack pepper
- green onion
sesame seeds, coriander/cilantro leaves, , for garnish
- kimchi fried rice
- smashed cucumbers
Directions
- 1
Make Marinade: Whisk Marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- 2
Marinade 24 hours: Place beef in a ziplock bag, glass or ceramic container. Pour over Marinade, mix well to coat. Cover and marinade for 24 hours.
Cooking:
- 1
Remove beef from Marinade, discard Marinade.
- 2
BBQ - Heat on high until smoking hot, then brush grills with vegetable oil. Lay beef on BBQ and cook for 2 minutes on one side until caramelised. Turn and cook the other side until caramelised. Remove, loosely cover with foil, cook remaining beef.
- 3
Stove - Cut beef strips into pieces that will fit your skillet. Heat skillet with oil over high heat. Add beef and cook for 2 minutes until caramelised, then turn and cook the other side for 2 minutes.
Serving:
- 1
Garnish beef with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. You don't need a sauce for this one - it is literally dripping with flavour! Pictured in post with Kimchi Fried Rice and Ginger Smashed Cucumbers.
Galbi - Korean BBQ Marinated Beef Short Ribs
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About this Recipe
Craving the unmistakable flavors of authentic Korean BBQ without leaving your home? This Galbi recipe brings the restaurant experience right to your kitchen, featuring unbelievably tender beef short ribs marinated to perfection.
What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible Korean barbecue marinade. This isn't just any marinade; it’s a magical blend that ensures your thin slices of beef remain incredibly tender, even if you cook them for longer than you might expect. It’s also incredibly versatile, working beautifully with other proteins like pork, chicken, or lamb.
Prepare for a taste experience that balances savory, sweet, and aromatic notes, with hints of onion, nashi pear, garlic, and ginger. The beef short ribs emerge from the grill or stove with a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness that defies typical thin-cut beef. While delicious cooked on the stove, using a BBQ will best replicate that true, smoky Korean barbecue experience, creating a feast for your senses.
Feel free to customize this dish to your liking. If you don't have butterflied Korean-style short ribs, thinly sliced short ribs cut through the bone work wonderfully. Should nashi pear be hard to find, a regular pear or any red apple can be finely grated and used as a substitute. This versatile marinade also shines with pork, chicken, or even lamb, allowing you to explore different flavors.
Serve your succulent Galbi hot off the grill with traditional Korean accompaniments like kimchi fried rice and refreshing smashed cucumbers. Don't forget to garnish with fresh green onion, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and fragrant coriander/cilantro leaves for an authentic touch.