This is the King Of Korean BBQ l LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs)
This is the King Of Korean BBQ l LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Beef Short Ribs) is a easy Korean recipe that serves 4. 500 calories per serving. Recipe by Aaron and Claire on YouTube.
Prep: 2 hrs 20 min | Cook: 15 min | Total: 2 hrs 50 min
Cost: $19.08 total, $4.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Flanken Short Ribs (cut across the bone, about 1/2 inch thick)
- 0.5 pear Korean Pear (peeled and quartered)
- 0.5 apple Red Apple (peeled and quartered, used if Korean pear unavailable)
- 0.5 medium onion Onion (peeled and quartered)
- 0.5 kiwi Kiwi (peeled and quartered, adds natural tenderizer)
- 1.5 cups Soy Sauce (regular or low‑sodium)
- 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
- 0.25 cup Corn Syrup (or honey for a richer flavor)
- 3 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 3 tablespoons Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 cup Green Onions (chopped, plus extra for garnish)
- 1.5 cups Water (for the marinade)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for sautéing onions)
- 1 medium Onion (for garnish) (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (toasted, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse and Dry Ribs
Rinse the flanken short ribs under cold running water to remove any bone fragments, then pat dry with paper towels.
Time: PT5M
Blend Fruit‑Vegetable Puree
Quarter half a Korean pear, half a red apple, half an onion, and half a kiwi. Place them in a blender, add up to 1/4 cup water if needed, and blend until completely smooth.
Time: PT10M
Make the Marinade
Transfer the puree to a large mixing bowl. Add soy sauce, sugar, mirin, corn syrup (or honey), sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions, and 1.5 cups water. Mix thoroughly until sugar dissolves.
Time: PT5M
Marinate the Ribs
In a large container, layer 2‑3 strips of ribs, pour 2‑3 ladles of the marinade over them, then repeat layers until all ribs are coated. Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Time: PT2H
Pan‑Fry the Ribs
Heat a large cold pan over medium‑high heat. Add 3‑4 strips of marinated ribs and pour in 1/4 cup of the remaining marinade (or 1/4 cup water if the ribs are very salty). Cook, flipping frequently, for 6‑7 minutes until a nice char forms on all sides.
Time: PT7M
Temperature: medium‑high
Sauté Onion Garnish
Thinly slice one medium onion. In another pan, lightly coat with 1 tbsp oil, add the onions, and cook over low heat until they sizzle and become translucent, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: low
Slice and Plate
Using a knife, slice the cooked ribs into bite‑size pieces. Arrange the ribs on top of the sautéed onions on a serving platter.
Time: PT3M
Garnish and Serve
Scatter additional chopped green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the ribs. Serve immediately with rice or lettuce wraps.
Time: PT2M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 500
- Protein
- 30 g
- Carbohydrates
- 30 g
- Fat
- 25 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Contains Soy, Contains Sesame, Contains Gluten
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Honey (if used), Gluten (regular soy sauce)
Last updated: April 21, 2026






