Kalbi Marinade

Kalbi style ribs marinating in a glass pan with a red and white striped napkin

Kalbi marinade is the perfect complement to Korean style short ribs (flanken style cut). But once you master this Korean sauce, you’ll realize it’s also versatile – try it with chicken, pork, other cuts of steak and even tofu!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8

Total Time 8 10

Course Main Courses

Cuisine Korean Recipes

Servings .5 cups

Calories 611 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

¾ cup soy sauce low-sodium recommended but not a must
¼ cup rice wine sake
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 cloves garlic minced
4 stalks green onion finely chopped
2 teaspoon roasted sesame seeds slightly crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon pepper
½ Asian pear grated on fine grater or in blender or ½ kiwi optional
½ teaspoon gochugaru Korean spicy pepper powder, optional

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a medium sized bowl or at least 2 cup measuring cup.
Whisk together well.
Pour over ribs and let marinate 6 - 8 hours or overnight.

Notes

I prefer low sodium soy sauce, but regular will also work.
Toasted sesame oil is great but regular, not toasted, will also work.
Pre-toasted sesame seeds are also great but if not, just toss them in a small fry pan over medium heat for a few minutes and they will be toasted. Just don't walk away - it happens quickly!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 611kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 25gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 6899mgFiber: 11gSugar: 35g

Keyword galbi, kabli marinade, kalbi, korean short ribs