Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs)
Description
Korean ribs, also called kalbi, are marinated overnight in a sweet soy-sesame sauce with flavors of ginger, garlic, pear, and green onion.
Ingredients
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3 pounds beef short ribs
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1 Asian pear, cored and diced
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1/2 small onion
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2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
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1 tablespoon chopped ginger
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2 green onions, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1
Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.
2
Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
3
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.
4
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
5
Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.