Killer Kalbi

By Robert Austin Cho, owner, Kimchi Smoke, Westwood
7 Killerkalbi

 

Yields 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 4–5 lbs. flanken-cut short ribs
  • 1⁄2 cup soy sauce
  • 1⁄2 cup mirin
  • 1⁄2 cup water
  • 1⁄4 cup sesame oil
  • 2 Tbs. sugar
  • 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
  • 2 tsp. ginger, minced
  • 2 Tbs. gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
  • 2 Tbs. garlic, minced
  • 1 onion
  • 3 scallion stalks, chopped
  • steamed rice, for serving
  • lettuce, for serving
  • kimchi, for serving

DIRECTIONS:

Cut and then grate onion in a food processor. Add 1 Tbs. of water. In a large, non-reactive mixing bowl, add all the other ingredients, onion purée and scallions. Add short ribs. Cover and allow the ribs to marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

Heat grill for direct grilling. Place meat on the grill, turning every 2 minutes and making sure not to burn. Cooking time should be about 5-7 minutes. Allow meat to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Serve with steamed rice, lettuce and kimchi.

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