Kalbi Bun Recipes

KALBI (KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS)

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.

KALBI (KOREAN-STYLE SHORTRIBS)

Steps:

• Mix together the soy sauce, granulated sugar, brown sugar, wine, sesame oil, vegetable oil and garlic in a large bowl. Add the short ribs and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours (over-marinating will make the meat dry).
• Prepare a grill for high heat. Remove the short ribs from the marinade and grill for 2 to 3 minutes per side (shorter if the short ribs are less than 1/3-inch thick).

BONELESS KALBI SHORT RIBS

Steps:

• For the Alley's house dressing: Blend together the honey, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin, onions, white vinegar, chile flakes, garlic, ginger and salt in a blender. Continuing to blend, add oil slowly. Mix in mayonnaise.
• For the short ribs: Whisk together soy sauce, sugars, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and pepper in a bowl until sugar is dissolved Transfer to a vacuum-seal or resealable plastic bag and add the ribs. Marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
• Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
• Grill ribs until medium to well-done, 3 minutes a side. Slice for service.
• Divide shredded cabbage among 4 plates. Add 2 scoops sticky rice to each. Top with kalbi.
• Toss lettuce with The Alley's house dressing. Plate with kalbi. Garnish with sliced green onions.

KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS (GAL-BI)

Steps:

• Pour soy sauce, water, and vinegar into a large, non-metallic bowl. Whisk in brown sugar, white sugar, pepper, sesame oil, garlic, and onion until the sugars have dissolved. Submerge the ribs in this marinade, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate 7 to 12 hours; the longer, the better.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
• Remove ribs from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the marinade. Cook on preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

KALBI (KOREAN BARBEQUED BEEF SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• Preparation: Sprinkle brown sugar over beef and mix well to evenly coat. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while preparing marinade. In a bowl, whisk together remaining ingredients. Transfer beef into a large sealable freezer bag (you may need 2). Add marinade, press out excess air from bags, and seal. Turn bag over several times to ensure beef is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours but preferably overnight.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium-hot. Drain excess marinade off beef. Grill short ribs, turning once, to desired doneness, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired. Serve whole pieces as a main course or cut into smaller pieces, using kitchen shears, for a starter or party nibble.

GALBI (KOREAN-STYLE SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• Rinse short ribs in cold water, pat dry and place in a wide shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, black pepper and cayenne.
• Put onion, garlic, pear and ginger in the work bowl of a food processor. Grind ingredients to a smooth purée, then add to soy sauce mixture. Add sesame seeds. Thin with ¼ cup water. Pour marinade over short ribs and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. Bring to room temperature, drain and discard marinade.
• Cook short ribs on a hot grill or under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely browned but juicy. Pile grilled meat on a platter and serve immediately with lettuce leaves on the side. Accompany with sliced hot peppers, ssamjang and steamed rice, if desired.

KALBI BBQ RIBS HAWAIIAN STYLE

Steps:

• Place ribs in a glass dish or a Tupperware marinator.
• Mix all ingredients except for the optional ones in a pan and warm until the sugar melts, then cool.
• Pour marinade over ribs, add optional ingredients if you like, and place in the refrigerator 4 hours or overnight, mixing up occasionally to make sure all ribs are covered with sauce.
• Grill or broil until sizzling, being careful not to burn because of the sugar.