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Galbi

Thinly sliced beef short ribs marinated in a sweet and savory garlic soy mixture and grilled over high heat.

30 minMediumServes 4550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs, patted dry
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Asian pear, grated
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup grated Asian pear, 6 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 4 chopped green onions.

  2. 2

    Place 2 lbs patted dry flanken-cut beef short ribs in a shallow dish, pour marinade over top, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours.

  3. 3

    Heat grill to high temperature.

  4. 4

    Remove flanken-cut beef short ribs from marinade and grill for 3 minutes per side until charred and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

  5. 5

    Transfer meat to a platter and rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does Galbi take?

As written, 30 minutes: 20 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 2, 4 hours. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What internal temperature should Galbi reach?

For Galbi, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 4. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Galbi?

Step 5 reads: "Transfer meat to a platter and rest for 5 minutes before serving." Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 5 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

Does Galbi contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Galbi?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 38 g of protein in about 550 calories, alongside 18 g carbohydrate and 35 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 980 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

Can I start Galbi the day before?

Yes. Step 2 is a built-in pause of 4 hours: "Place 2 lbs patted dry flanken-cut beef short ribs in a shallow dish, pour marinade over top, cover, and refrigerate for 4 hours." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 3 when you are ready to finish.

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