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Uhmma’s Galbi

Do hamburgers have brown sugar and garlic? We think not. Korean shortribs FTW!
Prep Time 1 day 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • galbi not sure about weight….approx 20 long ribs sliced across the bone, three bones per slice
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 1 medium white onion
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 Asian pear, peeled (or you can substitute 2 kiwi)
  • 1 bunch scallions chopped
  • sesame seeds and more chopped scallions (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Get the largest bowl you have and put a layer of galbi at the bottom.
  • Sprinkle a generous amount of sugar.
  • Layer more galbi and sprinkle more sugar.
  • Continue layering and sugaring until you’ve run out of galbi.
  • Let sit for a few hours until the galbi starts to soften and release juices.
  • Grind up the garlic, onions, and pear in a food processor or bullet mixer until it’s roughly pureed. (You can also chop it very very very finely with a knife, but that takes forever.)
  • Then pour the sesame oil, soy sauce, and garlic/onion mixture all over the sugared galbi.
  • Take a gloved hand and mix it all up so that everything is incorporated.
  • Finally, add the chopped scallions.
  • Cover and let sit at least a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
  • Remove from fridge and let the meat rise to room temperature.
  • Grill until well done.
  • Galbi is best eaten well done — even a little crisp on the thinner edges.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and more chopped scallions, and... Enjoy!