LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs) - Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Grilled

Method7 steps · about 12 hr 45 min

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   Step 1: Trim any tough silvery sinew and thick edge fat from the thin flanken ribs. Soak in cold water for 15–30 minutes, changing the water once or twice if cloudy.

   Soak thin short ribs · 30 minUses 800 g LA galbi beef short ribs (1.8 lb), thinly sliced across the bones · Cold water for soaking the ribs; change once or twice

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   Step 2: While the ribs soak, blend the soy sauce (6 tbsp), dark brown sugar (3½ tbsp), sweet rice wine (2 tbsp), cored apple (70 g), onion (70 g), half kiwi with seed area removed, garlic (1½ tbsp), ginger (½ tsp) and pepper until smooth.

   Uses 6 tbsp soy sauce · 3½ tbsp dark brown sugar · 2 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirin) · 70 g apple, cored · 70 g onion · ½ kiwi (about 40 g), seed area removed · 1½ tbsp garlic, minced · ½ tsp ginger, minced

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   Step 3: Drain and thoroughly pat the soaked ribs dry. Place them in a sealable container, pour in all the blended marinade and toss gently to coat every piece. Seal the container.

   Uses Soaked trimmed ribs · Complete fruit-soy marinade

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   Step 4: Refrigerate the coated ribs for 12–24 hours, turning them once or twice during the marination.

   Refrigerated rib marinade · 1440 minUses Ribs coated with marinade

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   Step 5: Take the marinated ribs out of the fridge 15–30 minutes before cooking.

   Temper marinated ribs · 30 minUses Overnight-marinated ribs

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   Step 6: Cook the thin ribs on a barbecue or in a skillet over medium-high heat, about 2–3 minutes per side, until caramelized and cooked through to your liking. For the author’s oven method, preheat the grill/broil setting to 200°C (392°F) for about 5 minutes, place the ribs on a rack over a drip tray and broil about 2–3 minutes per side, watching closely. Discard any leftover raw-meat marinade.

   Cook thin ribs per side · 3 minUses Marinated ribs ready for cooking

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   Step 7: Garnish the cooked ribs with chopped green onions, toasted sesame seeds or crushed pine nuts if using, and serve while hot.

   Uses Caramelized cooked LA galbi · Chopped green onions, optional garnish · Toasted sesame seeds, optional garnish · Crushed pine nuts, optional garnish