Korean BBQ ribs are cut different than baby backs or regular short ribs. They are cut across the bone and are in my opinion easier to eat and handle. Try this one on the grill or in the broiler. They cook fast and the sugar will burn so watch them close.
Korean-style short ribs can be found at most Asian and some American markets. The cut is called "flanken," a strange word that refers to a strip of beef cut across the bone from the chuck end of the short ribs. Most short rib recipes call for individual bones cut into thick pieces. Kalbi (Korean) is unusual in that it calls for 3 ribs, cut lengthwise across the bones, so that you end up with a strip of meat about 8-10 inches long that has 3, 1/2-inch rib bones lining the top.
INGREDIENTS:
4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. soy sauce
4 tbsp. corn oil
2-3 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
*Some like to add one grated asian pear to the mix and some like to add about a tbsp of asian hot sauce.
DIRECTIONS:
Ribs may be marinated in the above mixture anywhere from 30 minutes to a day.
1. Score ribs vertically and horizontally.
2. Mix all other ingredients and marinate ribs in the mixture.
3. Grill or broil until desired doneness. Ribs usually cook anywhere from 7-10 minutes turning once.
Korean-style short ribs can be found at most Asian and some American markets. The cut is called "flanken," a strange word that refers to a strip of beef cut across the bone from the chuck end of the short ribs. Most short rib recipes call for individual bones cut into thick pieces. Kalbi (Korean) is unusual in that it calls for 3 ribs, cut lengthwise across the bones, so that you end up with a strip of meat about 8-10 inches long that has 3, 1/2-inch rib bones lining the top.
INGREDIENTS:
4 lb. beef short ribs, trimmed of fat
1/3 c. sugar
2/3 c. soy sauce
4 tbsp. corn oil
2-3 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
*Some like to add one grated asian pear to the mix and some like to add about a tbsp of asian hot sauce.
DIRECTIONS:
Ribs may be marinated in the above mixture anywhere from 30 minutes to a day.
1. Score ribs vertically and horizontally.
2. Mix all other ingredients and marinate ribs in the mixture.
3. Grill or broil until desired doneness. Ribs usually cook anywhere from 7-10 minutes turning once.
