LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)
Galbi is grilled, marinated short ribs and one of the most popular (and expensive) meats you can get at Korean BBQ restaurants. LA Galbi stands for "lateral cut" because the beef is cut across the bones making thin strips. Save some $$$ and try making your own Korean BBQ with this galbi recipe at home!
Ingredients
- 3-4 lbs. Short Ribs Lateral Cut
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1/2 Asian Pear chopped
- 1 Ginger Knob 1 inch
- 5-6 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 cup Canned Pineapple plus juice
- 1 cup Soy Sauce
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup Mirin
- 1/4 cup Water
- 2 tbsp. Sesame Oil
- 1/2 tbsp. Black Pepper
- Toasted Sesame Seeds for garnish
- Chopped Scallions for garnish
Instructions
- Instructions
- Soak short ribs in cold water to draw out blood for about 30 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- To a blender, combine onions, asian pear, ginger, garlic, canned pineapple, soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, water, sesame oil, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour marinade over short ribs and marinate for 6-12 hours for best results. If you're in a pinch, marinate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Cook short ribs either on the grill or on a cast iron until desired doneness.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve with mul naengmyeon or with lettuce wraps, rice, and ssamjang!