Korean Galbi (Short Ribs)

Name: Korean Galbi (Short Ribs)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1.5kg flanken-cut beef short ribs; For marinade: 1/2 Asian pear, grated, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 garlic cloves minced, 2cm ginger grated, 2 tbsp mirin; Sesame seeds and green onions to garnish

Korea's most celebratory BBQ dish — flanken-cut beef short ribs marinated in a sweet-savory mixture of soy, Asian pear, sesame, and garlic, then grilled until caramelized and charred. The pear tenderizes the meat and adds a subtle sweetness that's irresistible.

Total Time

45 min

Servings

Cuisine

Korean

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Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

45 min

Ingredients

Servings:

1.5kg flanken-cut beef short ribs
For marinade: 1/2 Asian pear, grated, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 garlic cloves minced, 2cm ginger grated, 2 tbsp mirin
Sesame seeds and green onions to garnish

Instructions

1
Score the meat between the bones in a crosshatch pattern.
2
Combine all marinade ingredients. Coat ribs thoroughly. Marinate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
3
Grill over high heat 3–4 minutes per side until caramelized and slightly charred.
4
Rest 3 minutes.
5
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
6
Serve with steamed rice, kimchi, and banchan.