Description
Korean galbi offers succulent short ribs marinated in a rich, savory sauce with deep umami flavors. Grill masters and home cooks alike savor these tender meat delicacies that showcase Korean culinary traditions and bring people together around a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) beef short ribs
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsps rice wine
- 2 tbsps sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup steamed rice
- Leafy vegetables (lettuce or perilla leaves)
Instructions
- Cleansing and Purification: Rinse short ribs thoroughly under cool water, then immerse in cold water for 1-3 hours to eliminate blood and impurities, ensuring a clean protein base.
- Marinade Fusion: Blend onion, scallion whites, garlic, pineapple, water, and ginger into a smooth liquid. Incorporate soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper, whisking until sugar completely dissolves, creating a complex flavor profile.
- Marination Process: Transfer cleansed short ribs to a zip-top bag, completely saturate with prepared marinade, ensuring uniform coating. Refrigerate for 12-24 hours, allowing deep flavor infusion and meat tenderization.
- High-Heat Searing: Remove marinated ribs from refrigerator, allowing them to reach ambient temperature. Heat grill pan or skillet to medium-high, creating an ideal caramelization environment.
- Precision Cooking and Resting: Sear ribs for approximately 2 minutes per side, developing a rich caramelized exterior. After cooking, transfer to a cutting board and rest for 3-5 minutes to preserve internal moisture and enhance tenderness.
- Presentation and Serving: Slice ribs between bones into individual portions. Arrange on a serving platter, garnish with fresh herbs or green onions, and complement with steamed rice and roasted vegetables for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Cleanse Thoroughly: Soaking short ribs in cold water removes blood and impurities, ensuring a cleaner, more refined taste and texture.
- Marinade Magic: Blending ingredients creates a smooth, well-integrated flavor profile that deeply penetrates the meat, enhancing its natural richness.
- Patience Pays Off: Marinating for 12-24 hours allows the meat to absorb maximum flavor, tenderizing and infusing it with a complex taste sensation.
- Searing Secrets: Bringing meat to room temperature and using medium-high heat ensures even cooking, creating a perfect caramelized exterior while maintaining juicy tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg