LA Kalbi (엘에이 갈비)
LA Kalbi (엘에이 갈비)
Ingredients
For the Kalbi
- 4 pounds thin-cut, flanken-style beef short ribs
- as needed Sprite, enough to cover the ribs
For the Marinade
- 1 apple
- 1/2 onion
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup Asian pear juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- to taste black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed green onions, sliced
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the thin-cut, flanken-style beef short ribs thoroughly under cold water. Place the rinsed ribs into a large bowl or container.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Pour enough Sprite over the short ribs to completely cover them. Allow the ribs to soak in the Sprite for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. This step helps tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 120 min
- 3
After soaking, drain the short ribs very well, discarding the Sprite. You can gently pat them dry with paper towels if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the marinade: In a blender, combine the apple, onion, soy sauce, Asian pear juice, granulated sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the prepared marinade over the drained short ribs in the large bowl. Ensure all the ribs are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Add black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinating ribs for another 2 to 3 hours. For best results and deeper flavor, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 180 min
- 7
Preheat your grill or a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated short ribs until they are caramelized and cooked through, flipping as needed to ensure even cooking. This typically takes about 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
⏱️ 20 min
- 8
Once cooked, transfer the LA Kalbi to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately with rice.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
LA Kalbi (엘에이 갈비)
For the Kalbi
- 4 pounds thin-cut, flanken-style beef short ribs
- as needed Sprite, enough to cover the ribs
For the Marinade
- 1 apple
- 1/2 onion
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup Asian pear juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mirin
- 3 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- to taste black pepper
For Garnish (Optional)
- as needed green onions, sliced
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the thin-cut, flanken-style beef short ribs thoroughly under cold water. Place the rinsed ribs into a large bowl or container.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Pour enough Sprite over the short ribs to completely cover them. Allow the ribs to soak in the Sprite for 1 to 2 hours at room temperature. This step helps tenderize the meat.
⏱️ 120 min - 3
After soaking, drain the short ribs very well, discarding the Sprite. You can gently pat them dry with paper towels if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the marinade: In a blender, combine the apple, onion, soy sauce, Asian pear juice, granulated sugar, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the prepared marinade over the drained short ribs in the large bowl. Ensure all the ribs are thoroughly coated with the marinade. Add black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the marinating ribs for another 2 to 3 hours. For best results and deeper flavor, you can marinate overnight.
⏱️ 180 min - 7
Preheat your grill or a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated short ribs until they are caramelized and cooked through, flipping as needed to ensure even cooking. This typically takes about 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness.
⏱️ 20 min - 8
Once cooked, transfer the LA Kalbi to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately with rice.
⏱️ 5 min