
Korean Galbi Short Rib Dinner
Korean galbi — marinated beef short ribs grilled until charred and caramelized. A celebratory dinner centerpiece served with rice and lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
- 1 kgbeef short ribs (flanken cut)
- 0.25 cupsoy sauce
- 2 tbspsesame oil
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
- 0.5 tspblack pepper
- 0.5Asian pear
- 6 clovesgarlic
- 1 tbspfresh ginger
- 3green onions
Steps
- Score short ribs lightly across the meat.
- Blend pear, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and pepper into a marinade.
- Coat ribs thoroughly and marinate 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat grill to high heat.
- Grill ribs 3–4 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.
- Rest 3 minutes and slice if needed.
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve with rice, lettuce, and ssamjang.
Tips
- Score ribs across the grain so marinade penetrates and meat cooks evenly.
- Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Grill over high heat for char without overcooking.
- Wrap grilled rib bites in lettuce with ssamjang and garlic.


