Korean Galbi Grilled Ribs (Printable)
Tender beef ribs in Korean marinade grilled to perfection
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs
→ Marinade
02 - 1/2 cup soy sauce
03 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
04 - 2 tbsp honey
05 - 2 tbsp mirin or rice wine
06 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, grated
09 - 1 small Asian pear or 1/2 Bosc pear, grated
10 - 1/2 small onion, grated
11 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
12 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
13 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
→ Garnish
14 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
15 - 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse the beef short ribs under cold water to remove bone fragments. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
02 - In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated pear, grated onion, black pepper, green onions, and sesame seeds. Mix until sugar completely dissolves.
03 - Add the short ribs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for optimal flavor penetration.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove ribs from marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off.
05 - Grill ribs for 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and cooked through, developing a slight char around the edges.
06 - Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle with sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice and kimchi if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The marinade creates this incredible umami explosion that makes everyone at the table fall silent after the first bite
- Grilling these ribs fills your whole backyard with an intoxicating aroma that draws neighbors out of their houses
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- Dont skip the Asian pear even if you think it sounds weird, because its enzymes are what make restaurant-style galbi so impossibly tender
- Let the excess marinade drip off before grilling, or the sugars will burn before the meat cooks through
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- If your ribs are particularly thick, make a small slit along the membrane to help them lie flat against the grill grates
- Bring the meat to room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking