Description
Korean culinary magic shines through this galbi recipe, showcasing marinated beef short ribs grilled to perfection. Succulent meat with complex flavors delivers an authentic taste of Seoul’s beloved street cuisine you’ll crave repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) flanken-style bone-in beef short ribs, thinly sliced (about ½ inch thick)
- ½ medium yellow onion
- 2 medium scallions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup (237 ml) soy sauce
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) mirin
- ½ cup (118 ml) crushed pineapple in 100% juice (from half an 8-oz can)
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsps (237 + 30 ml) water, with more if needed
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Toasted white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Cleanse short ribs under running water, then soak in cold water for 1-3 hours to remove blood and tenderize meat.
- Marinade Creation: Blend onion, scallion whites, garlic, pineapple, ginger, water, and soy sauce into a smooth mixture, ensuring complete ingredient integration.
- Flavor Enhancement: Whisk sugar, mirin, sesame oil, and black pepper into the marinade, creating a harmonious flavor profile that will penetrate the meat.
- Marinating Process: Rinse ribs again, pat dry thoroughly, then immerse completely in prepared marinade. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours to allow deep flavor absorption.
- Grilling Technique: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F), clean and lightly oil grates. Grill marinated ribs for approximately 2 minutes per side, achieving a caramelized exterior and desired internal temperature.
- Serving Preparation: Rest grilled ribs for 2-3 minutes to redistribute juices, then slice between bone sections. Garnish with fresh scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.
- Plating: Serve immediately alongside steamed white rice and crisp leafy vegetables, presenting a complete Korean-inspired culinary experience.
Notes
- Soaking Strategy: Immerse ribs in cold water for 1-3 hours to remove blood and enhance meat tenderness, creating a cleaner flavor profile.
- Marinade Magic: Blend ingredients until smooth to ensure even flavor distribution and maximum meat penetration, avoiding chunky inconsistencies.
- Grilling Precision: Maintain medium-high heat around 400-450°F, watching carefully to achieve caramelized crust without burning the delicate meat surface.
- Resting Technique: Allow grilled ribs to rest briefly, letting internal juices redistribute for maximum moisture and superior taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg