Korean Galbi Grilled Ribs (Print)
Tender beef short ribs marinated in sweet savory sauce, grilled to smoky caramelized perfection.
# Ingredient list:
→ Beef
01 - 3.3 lbs beef short ribs, flanken cut 1/2 inch thick
→ Marinade
02 - 1/2 cup soy sauce, gluten-free if needed
03 - 1/4 cup mirin or rice wine
04 - 1/4 cup water
05 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 2 tbsp honey
07 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
08 - 1 Asian pear, peeled and grated
09 - 1/2 onion, grated
10 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
11 - 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 2 scallions, chopped
14 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnish
15 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
16 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Rinse beef short ribs in cold water to remove bone fragments. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, mirin, water, brown sugar, honey, sesame oil, grated pear, grated onion, garlic, ginger, black pepper, chopped scallions, and sesame seeds until sugar dissolves completely.
03 - Add ribs to marinade, ensuring full coating. Cover and refrigerate minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, turning occasionally for even flavor distribution.
04 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
05 - Remove ribs from marinade, allow excess to drip off. Grill 3-4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through with slightly charred edges.
06 - Let ribs rest 5 minutes. Slice into pieces if desired. Garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice and kimchi.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The marinade creates this incredible caramelized crust that youll want to eat straight off the bone
- Leftovers make the most amazing fried rice the next day, if they even last that long
02 -
- Dont skip the resting period, I learned this the hard way when I cut into ribs too soon and watched all those delicious juices run onto the cutting board
- If you use kiwi or pineapple in the marinade, reduce the time to 2 hours maximum or your meat will turn into mush
03 -
- Double the marinade and freeze half in a ziplock bag with raw ribs for an instant future meal
- Use a grill basket if youre worried about pieces falling through the grates, though Ive never had this happen with flanken ribs