How to Make Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kalbi, also known as Korean marinated short ribs, is a classic dish in Korean cuisine that features tender, flavorful beef ribs marinated in a combination of soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and sesame oil. The result is a dish that is sweet, savory, and absolutely irresistible. Kalbi is often made with beef short ribs, but can also be made with other types of meat like pork or chicken.

The marinade for Kalbi is the key to its delicious flavor. The combination of soy sauce and sugar creates ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds beef short ribs
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 Asian pear, cored and diced
  • ½ small onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped ginger
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 mins
  • Additional Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 28 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 3 pounds ribs

  • Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
  • Combine green onions, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add ribs and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 56mg
    • Sodium: 753mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 208mg