Korean Galbi BBQ Recipe

As a Torontonian, I've been lucky in being able to experience a vast variety of cultures and cuisines. Favourite dishes of mine come from all different cuisines, not just one - it's the fun of living in a big multi-cultural city; you can have any kind of food you're craving virtually anytime of the day (thanks to Uber, Skip, DoorDash, etc.)

Korean Galbi is a Korean style short rib marinated in sauce and grilled on the BBQ.

Galbi or Kalbi (thin short-ribs marinated in sauce and grilled) has always been a favourite of mine as getting an authentic taste in all-you-can-eat is not the same as ordering it at a Korean restaurant. In my case, I've combined a couple of different recipes and tips into one amalgamated Korean Galbi recipe. I hope you enjoy this extremely simple method of making it!

NOTE: The marinating process is vital and takes a lot of time. Do not be turned off by this, plan ahead and throw the meat in the marinade the morning of your BBQ. When you get home, your meat will be marinated, tender and ready for the grill!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes

Yields: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:

3 pounds Korean style short ribs

3/4 cup soy sauce

3/4 cup water

1/2 large onion, chopped finely

1/4 cup garlic, minced

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1 tablespoon ginger

1 tablespoon white sugar

1 tablespoon of honey

1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Pour all ingredients into a large non-metalic bowl. Whisk ingredients together.

2. Submerge short ribs into the marinade, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 6 hours or more if possible.

This is what the ribs look like the day after they've been marinading - they've soaked in the marinade!

3. Preheat a grill for medium high heat. Remove meat from marinade and grill the meat 5-7 minutes per side or until the meat is no longer pink. Discard the marinade.

The Galbi works well with warm rice and makes the dish a good meal - quick and simple! Pair with some veggies - steamed and salted or a light salad to bring some green to your plate! Highly suggest some warm steamed and salted edamame!

Also, as short ribs tend to be long strips with several bones in them, you can cut the cuts of meat in between the bone to make them party friendly finger foods or remove the bones altogether to make the meat child safe!

Serve with soy sauce and extra sesame seeds on the side!

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Cheers and Bon Appetit!

Linda Kamaev

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