Homemade Galbi – Korean BBQ Short Ribs
Tender, flavorful, and perfect for grilling — galbi is a Korean classic that never disappoints.
Ingredients
4 pounds cross-cut beef short ribs (galbi cut)
½ Korean or Asian pear (or 1 kiwi)
½ medium white onion
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup mirin
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon black pepper
Sesame seeds and green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Prep the Ribs: Rinse the short ribs to remove bone dust and surface blood. Pat dry. Lightly pound the meat with a meat tenderizer (optional).
2. Make the Marinade: Blend pear (or kiwi), onion, garlic, and ginger into a smooth puree. In a large bowl, mix this with soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, mirin, sesame oil, and pepper.
3. Marinate: Add the ribs, coating each one well. Marinate for 6–8 hours, or overnight for deep flavor. Flip the meat halfway through.
4. Cook Your Way:
Grill: Preheat and cook for 2–3 minutes per side.
Broil: Broil 5–6 minutes per side until caramelized.
Pan-fry: Cook ribs in a non-stick pan, adding strained marinade as needed until browned and glazed.
5. Serve Hot with steamed rice and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Korean Beef Bulgogi – Quick, Savory & Irresistible
Thinly sliced beef soaked in a rich marinade, then sizzled to perfection. It’s smoky, sweet, and goes with everything from lettuce wraps to rice bowls.
Ingredients
2 lbs top sirloin steak, thinly sliced
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons mirin
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 grated pear (preferably Korean)
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Slice the Beef: Freeze steak for 30 minutes if needed, then slice very thinly against the grain.
2. Prepare Marinade: Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated pear, and black pepper in a bowl.
3. Marinate: Toss the beef in the marinade and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight for bold flavor.
4. Cook Options:
Grill: Sear on medium-high for 1–2 minutes per side.
Stir-fry: In a hot pan with a touch of oil, cook beef for 4–5 minutes until browned and juicy.
5. To Serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve over hot rice with kimchi, lettuce wraps, or pickled sides.
For those who love bold flavor with a side of heat and heart — this is the kind of meal that makes your kitchen feel like Seoul.
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