How to Make Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi) - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most popular and beloved dishes in Korean cuisine is galbi, or Korean BBQ short ribs. This dish is known for its delicious, savory, and slightly sweet flavor, as well as its tender and juicy texture. Galbi is often marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and other ingredients, and then grilled to perfection. The result is a mouthwatering dish that is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special celebration.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup soy sauce
  • ¾ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ large onion, minced
  • ¼ cup minced garlic
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 3 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick across bones)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 7 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 5

  • Pour soy sauce, water, vinegar, and sesame oil into a large, non-metallic bowl. Whisk in onion, garlic, brown sugar, white sugar, and pepper, whisking until sugars dissolve. Submerge ribs in the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate 7 to 12 hours; the longer, the better.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  • Remove ribs from marinade and shake off excess; discard marinade.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    710 cal.

    • Total Fat: 56g
    • Saturated Fat: 22g
    • Cholesterol: 112mg
    • Sodium: 2231mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 430mg