Name: Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 kg beef short ribs (galbi cut); 100 ml soy sauce; 1 medium Asian pear; 3 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 6 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 4 stalks green onions; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Ingredients

Servings

1kg beef_short_ribs, flanken style, cut across the bone
100ml soy_sauce
1medium pear, grated
3tbsp brown_sugar
2tbsp toasted_sesame_oil
6cloves garlic, minced
1tbsp ginger, grated
4stalks green_onion, chopped
1tsp black_pepper
1tbsp sesame_seeds, for garnish

Equipment Needed

cast_iron_skillet

Instructions

1
Blend Asian pear until smooth. Combine with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and pepper to make the marinade.
2
Place ribs in a large container or zip-lock bag. Pour marinade over, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
3
Remove ribs from marinade and let come to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
4
Grill over high heat for 3-4 minutes per side for medium, or until nicely charred and cooked to your liking.
5
Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice and kimchi.

Tips

The Asian pear is a natural meat tenderizer. If unavailable, use kiwi or apple.
Ask your butcher for flanken-style ribs cut about 1/4 inch thick for authentic galbi.
If using a cast iron pan, get it smoking hot for the best char.