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Grilled Korean short ribs (aka galbi or kalbi) taste just as beefy as other beef short rib recipes<\/a>, but it’s the marinade that gives the meat a special twist. It’s rich in sugar, which helps the ribs caramelize and gives them a perfectly charred exterior. A hot grill adds a smoky essence that builds on the marinade’s sweet, salty, umami-rich flavors. But its real secret is Asian pear, which contains an enzyme that tenderizes the rib’s tough muscle fibers.<\/p>\n

The first time I tried Korean short ribs, I was visiting my brother in Seoul. He took me to his favorite Korean barbecue restaurant, where each table had a gigantic pit in its center. Before I could ask why, the server dropped by with a bucket of glowing coals and a grill grate. Apparently, we were going to cook dinner at the table!<\/p>\n

Once the server returned with bottles of soju, a few banchan<\/em> side dishes and a platter of raw, marinated beef short ribs, they\u00a0showed me how to add the meat to the grill, which sizzled in an intensely aromatic way. It cooked surprisingly fast\u00a0over the hot coals\u2014about five minutes per side\u2014and I learned to use scissors to cut the ribs between each bone. My brother’s favorite way to enjoy the meat was wrapped in a perilla leaf with a slice of pickled radish. The experience was so much fun, I knew I had to recreate this kalbi recipe at home.<\/p>\n

What is kalbi?<\/h2>\n

Kalbi (or galbi) is the Korean word for “rib” and also refers to a dish made by grilling marinated strips of meat over a hot grill. Kalbi recipes are typically made with beef short ribs, which are sometimes labeled as “LA galbi.” Some say that LA galbi got its name because the cut was developed in Los Angeles by Korean immigrants. More likely, the letters refer to the lateral cut used to produce the ribs.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Korean Short Ribs<\/h2>\n