Korean BBQ Short Ribs

Ingredients

• •2 lb flanken-cut short ribs
• •1/3 cup soy sauce
• •1/3 cup water (or rice wine)
• •1/4 cup honey (or 1/3 cup brown sugar)
• •1 Korean pear (or Asian pear), grated
• •1 onion, grated
• •8 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tsp grated ginger
• •2 tbsp sesame oil
• •1 tsp black pepper

Steps

1. 1.Soak the short ribs in cold water for 10-20 minutes to draw out the blood, then drain.
2. 2.Blend the pear and onion until smooth, then whisk together with the soy sauce, water, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper - the grated pear and onion are what tenderize the meat and give real galbi its signature sweetness.
3. 3.Marinate the short ribs in the mixture, covered, for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight.
4. 4.Grill over high heat for 2-3 minutes per side until caramelized.
5. 5.Rest for a few minutes before serving.