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Grilled Beef Short Ribs

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galbi-gui

Beef short ribs marinated in sweet soy sauce and grilled.

Hard1 hr 20 min4 servings★ 81Contains soyContains sesame
Grilled Beef Short Ribs

History & culture

Galbi gui is yangnyeom-marinated beef short ribs grilled over charcoal or gas, long prized in feast and ancestral rite tables for its rich fat and celebratory feel. Joseon-era records and folk accounts describe rib dishes at banquets, though exact marinades varied by region and class. In the twentieth century, galbi houses helped define Korean barbecue abroad, with LA-cut ribs and tabletop grilling becoming global symbols of the cuisine.

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4

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Ingredients & steps

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Ingredients

  • Garlic
    5 cloves, minced
  • Onion
    1/2 medium, sliced
  • Lettuce leaves (for wraps)
    8 leaves
  • Asian pear (or apple)

    SubstituteBosc pear or grated apple

    1/2 grated
  • Water
    4 cups
  • Green onion

    Substitutescallion or spring onion

    2 stalks
  • Beef short rib (flanken or English cut)

    Substitutebeef chuck thin sliced

    900 g, flanken-cut

Seasonings

  • Soy sauce

    SubstituteTsuyu (diluted) (2 tsp per 1 tbsp) or Tamari Same volume (gluten-free)

    1/2 cup
  • Toasted sesame oil

    Substitutea small amount of olive oil (flavor differs)

    1 tbsp
  • Sugar
    1/4 cup
  • Ssamjang (wrap sauce)Optional

    Substitutegochujang + doenjang mix

    2 tbsp
  • Rice wine (mirim / cooking wine)

    Substitutedry sherry or water + pinch of sugar

    3 tbsp
  • Black pepper
    1/2 tsp

Steps

  1. 130 min

    Soak short ribs in cold water 30 minutes to draw out blood. Drain and pat dry.

    • Beef short rib (flanken or English cut)
    • Water
  2. 22 min

    Combine soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, black pepper, pear and garlic for the galbi marinade.

    • Soy sauce
    • Sugar
    • Rice wine (mirim / cooking wine)
    • Toasted sesame oil
    • Black pepper
    • Asian pear (or apple)
    • Garlic
  3. 3120 min

    Marinate short ribs at least 2 hours, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

    • Beef short rib (flanken or English cut)
  4. 4High heat6 min

    Grill over medium-high heat 2–3 minutes per side until glossy and charred at the edges.

    • Beef short rib (flanken or English cut)
    • Onion
  5. 5

    Wrap in lettuce with ssamjang if desired and serve immediately.

    • Lettuce leaves (for wraps)
    • Ssamjang (wrap sauce)

Storage & reheating

Marinate up to 48 hours. Cooked galbi keeps 2 days; reheat on a hot pan.

Troubleshooting

  • ⚠️ Ribs are tough

    → Use thin flanken-cut ribs; marinate overnight with pear.

  • ⚠️ Flare-ups on grill

    → Trim excess fat; keep a water spray bottle nearby.