Sweet and Savory LA Galbi Gui (Grilled Ribs)
A special beef dish of cross-cut short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory soy marinade and grilled tender.
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This grilled beef short rib dish for 4 servings is marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce blend and gently simmered in a pan until rich and flavorful. Tendering the meat with the back of a knife makes it soft, while pear juice enhances its flavor, making it perfect for entertaining guests.
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- LA galbi (flanken-cut beef short ribs)1 kg
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)6 tbsp
- Pear juice (or pear juice 1 can)1 cup
- Minced garlic3 tbsp
- Cheongju (Korean rice wine) (or mirin (cooking rice wine))3 tbsp
- Green plum syrup (maesil-cheong) (or corn syrup (mulyeot), sugar)2 tbsp
- Minced green onion2 tbsp
- Ginger juice (or ginger powder 1 tsp)1/2 tbsp
- Ground black pepper1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Meat thinly sliced so that each piece contains 3 bones is ideal for grilling.
- If you tap the meat with the back of a knife, the seasoning absorbs better and the meat becomes much more tender.
- Submerge in cold water and soak for about 1 hour to remove the blood.
- Grating 1 pear yields about 1 cup of pear juice, but if pears are too expensive, replace it with canned pear juice drink.
- If you like it sweeter, you can add more green plum syrup or corn syrup for sweetness.
Steps
1. Buy LA galbi beef.
Meat thinly sliced so that each piece contains 3 bones is ideal for grilling.
If you tap the meat with the back of a knife, the seasoning absorbs better and the meat becomes much more tender.
2. Submerge in cold water and soak for about 1 hour to remove the blood.
3. Place on a strainer and drain until no remaining blood comes out of the meat.
4. Add all marinade ingredients and mix together.
Grating 1 pear yields about 1 cup of pear juice, but if pears are too expensive these days,
replace it with canned pear juice drink. If you like it sweeter, you can add more green plum syrup or corn syrup for sweetness.
5. Spread out the meat in a bowl and pour in the marinade.
6. If you lay the meat flat in a wide-bottomed container to marinate, the sauce permeates evenly.
Marinating overnight is best, but if that is not possible, at least 3 hours is recommended so the flavors can soak in.
7. Place the marinated ribs in a heated pan, pour in a little marinade liquid, and grill on both sides.
8. Simmer until the sauce reduces and becomes slightly saucy, and it is done.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you lay the meat flat in a wide-bottomed container to marinate, the sauce permeates evenly. Marinating overnight is best, but if that is not possible, at least 3 hours is recommended so the flavors can soak in.
- It tastes even better if you bake it in the oven or grill it on a tabletop grill plate.
FAQ
Can I use commercial canned pear juice instead of fresh pear?
Yes, when fresh pear prices are high, it works well to replace pear juice with a can of commercial pear drink to make the marinade.
How long is it best to marinate the meat?
Marinating overnight is best, but if you are short on time, marinate for at least 3 hours so the seasoning penetrates well.
Is there a trick to preparing the meat so it becomes more tender and absorbs seasoning better?
Lightly tapping the meat attached to the bone with the back of a knife makes the texture much more tender and allows the marinade to soak deeply inside.
Can I cook it with other cooking tools instead of a frying pan?
You can enjoy even more flavor by roasting it in the oven or grilling it on a meat grill plate.
