Best 7 Korean Kalbi Recipes

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Korean kalbi is a popular dish made with beef short ribs that are marinated in a sweet and savory sauce and then grilled. The resulting dish is tender and flavorful, with a slight char from the grill. Kalbi can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it is often accompanied by rice, vegetables, and a dipping sauce.

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KALBI (KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS)



Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs) image

This is the staple of Korean fine dining, but too expensive in the restaurants. It is also simple to make at home, and will leave your guests asking for more. Total time includes marinating time. Traditionally, should be served sliced, rolled in romaine lettuce leaves, along with white rice, lightly browned garlic slices, and gochujang (Korean red pepper paste).

Provided by CC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 3h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup soy sauce
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup water
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
2 pounds Korean-style short ribs (beef chuck flanken, cut 1/3 to 1/2 inch thick across bones)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. Pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1095.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 172.4 mg, Fat 85.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 35.9 g, SaturatedFat 36.2 g, Sodium 2831.1 mg, Sugar 41 g

KALBI (KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS): AUTHENTIC RECIPE



Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs): Authentic Recipe image

After trying many recipes for homemade-style Korean BBQ, I finally found a great recipe from a friend who learned it from his mom. It's sweet, salty, spicy, and very tender (Thanks to the Coke®). I use this same recipe to make Bulgogi and Dae Ji Bool Gogi (Spicy Pork) and simply change the onions to sliced bulbs for the bulgogi.

Provided by Potchie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 2h21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage (such as Coca-Cola®)
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup water
2 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds short ribs

Steps:

  • Combine cola beverage, white sugar, soy sauce, water, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl until marinade is well-mixed.
  • Place short ribs in a resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade, discarding marinade.
  • Cook short ribs until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.7 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 52.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.2 g, Sodium 955.7 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

KALBI (KOREAN MARINATED SHORT RIBS)



Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs) image

On my half-day off, I decided to relax by making my favorite Korean meat dish, kalbi (marinated short ribs). Serve with white rice and kimchi. If serving small children (and wanting to prevent a mess), it's best to cut the meat off the bone and slice into bite-sized pieces. The dark marinade can stain clothes, so be careful.

Provided by mykoreaneats

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 9h28m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds beef short ribs
½ cup soy sauce
1 Asian pear, cored and diced
½ small onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon honey
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
  • Combine green onions, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add ribs and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 753.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

KOREAN KALBI JJIM (BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS)



Korean Kalbi Jjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs) image

This is a traditional meat dish eaten on special occasions like holidays and large gatherings. Enjoy with rice and side dishes (banchan).

Provided by mykoreaneats

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Korean

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds beef short ribs, or more to taste
1 onion, quartered
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced
2 cloves garlic
5 tablespoons soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
½ cup Japanese beech mushrooms
7 chestnuts (bam), or more to taste
7 dried Korean dates (daechu)
1 tablespoon corn syrup (mulyeot)
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Soak beef short ribs in a large bowl of cold water to remove residual blood, about 30 minutes.
  • Place short ribs, onion, ginger, and 2 cloves garlic in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, skimming any foam that floats to the top, 20 to 30 minutes. Measure out 2 cups of broth and reserve. Drain short ribs and rinse under cold water; discard onion, ginger, and garlic. Cool until easily handled.
  • Make slits in each short rib to remove or cut away excess fat.
  • Return short ribs to the pot. Add reserved broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, 4 minced garlic cloves, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer over low heat until flavors combine, about 45 minutes. Add potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, chestnuts, and dates. Continue simmering until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir corn syrup into the sauce. Simmer until sauce has a slightly syrupy consistency, about 5 minutes more. Garnish with green onion slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 841.4 mg, Sugar 16 g

KOREAN SHORT RIBS (KALBI JJIM)



Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi Jjim) image

Kalbi Jjim is a classic Korean beef dish. It uses the same meat as Kalbi Barbeque but the way it's cut is a little different. The meat is cut into squares instead of thin slices. It's a sweet beef dish that can be served a main dish for any occasion. Kids usually love this.

Provided by dleewla

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 pounds beef short ribs
2 cups water
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
7 cloves garlic, minced
1 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 Korean radish, peeled and cut into chunks
2 carrots, cut into chunks
6 roasted and peeled chestnuts
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 tablespoons corn syrup (mulyeot)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of very warm water until softened, about 3 hours. Drain and slice into strips.
  • Soak short ribs in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, changing the water a few times. Drain and bring ribs to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add short ribs; cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove any loose particles and excess fat; transfer to a large pot.
  • Mix 2 cups water, sliced onion, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and rice wine in a bowl; pour over ribs in the pot. Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in shiitake mushrooms, radish, and carrot. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until short ribs are tender, about 1 hour.
  • Stir eggs, corn syrup, sesame oil, and black pepper into the pot. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, until most of the cooking liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Transfer short ribs to a serving platter and top with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 411.1 mg, Fat 53.5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 652.4 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

KOREAN BEEF BBQ (KALBI/GALBI)



Korean Beef BBQ (Kalbi/Galbi) image

This is the best marinade for the Korean beef ribs. The meat is cut in a style called flanken, across the ribs to make the marinade go deeply into the grain of the meat. This recipe was tweaked by a Korean market and my observations from my ex Korean mother-in-law. This recipe works for 10lbs of meat

Provided by ButterflyVioletta

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups soy sauce
1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sesame oil
1/3 cup Sprite
1/3 cup rice wine
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch green onion
1 korean pear
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut green onions into 2 inch pieces.
  • Pulverize the pear.
  • Mix all ingredients and add beef.
  • Marinade for 24 hours.
  • Grill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.4, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 3235.7, Carbohydrate 57.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 49.4, Protein 8

GALBI (KALBI) GRILLED KOREAN SHORT RIBS (FLANKEN CUT)



Galbi (Kalbi) Grilled Korean Short Ribs (Flanken Cut) image

This is my favorite recipe for ribs. Korean-style short ribs are cut lengthwise across the rib bones, this is also known as 'flanken'. The result is a thin strip of meat, about 8 to10 inches in length. The thin slices make for fast cooking on the grill, which makes them great to cook for company. We serve them with rice and various Korean side dishes. This recipe differs from the others posted on RecipeZaar as they are missing one crucial ingredient used by the Korean woman that taught this recipe to my husband. The ingredient is Coca Cola. Sounds strange, but it works wonderfully and helps to keep the meat tender and juicy. Prep time does not include the marinating time. The longer you marinate these ribs, the better they come out.

Provided by TheShields

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lbs beef short ribs (flanken cut)
1/2 cup light soy sauce
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons garlic (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons rice wine (or Soju)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 green onions (finely chopped)
1 cup Coca-Cola

Steps:

  • Place the ribs in a dish for marinating.
  • Mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl, being sure to add the coke last, as it will foam up a bit when added to the other ingredients.
  • Pour the marinade over the beef and massage it in for about one minute.
  • Cover and let marinate for at least 4 hours turning at least once.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium hot.
  • Remove the ribs from the marinade and place on the hot grill.
  • Grill the ribs, turning once, to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Serve with rice and a variety of Korean side dishes such as kimchi, namul (trio of vegetables) and musangchae (white radish salad) for a delicious Korean meal.

Tips:

  • Choose the best beef. Korean BBQ is all about the meat, so it's important to start with a cut that is well-marbled and flavorful.
  • Prepare the meat correctly. Slicing the meat against the grain will help it cook evenly and make it more tender.
  • Marinate the meat for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to penetrate and make the meat more tender.
  • Cook the meat over high heat. This will help to sear the outside of the meat and keep it juicy and tender on the inside.
  • Serve the meat with a variety of dipping sauces. Some popular options include soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil.
  • Garnish the meat with green onions, sesame seeds, and other herbs and spices. This will add flavor and color to the dish.

Conclusion:

Korean BBQ is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, it's a great option for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. Whether you're a fan of beef, pork, or chicken, there's a Korean BBQ recipe out there for you. So fire up your grill and get cooking!

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