Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Gal-Bi) Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 04, 2008

Hi folks I just wanted to add some information I thought might be helpful. I'm Korean & galbi is always a favorite! The crockpot method everyone is mentioning is actually a legit Korean Dish called Galbi Chim (Braised Shortribs) Make sure and skim off the fat when it's done.. there will be a lot! I like to use shortribs that are a few inchs across. Makes for a nice meaty piece. Additions of carrot, chestnut, boiler onion and potato is delish! Eat w/some steamed rice as the flavors will be pretty concentrated to eat alone. Tip from my mom: remember to rinse off the ribs well before marinading. Give the bones a good rub with your hands under some running water or you will bite in and get bone bits. Ouch! We like to just leave them in a colander to drain a bit. Also the addition of 1/2 a grated kiwi or some pineapple will really make the meat tender if you intend to grill it. Just make sure not to leave it in the marinade for more than a day. I got carried away once and my meat fell apart as I was trying to put it on the grill!

—Kissmyapple

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 30, 2009

Pretty good but not authentic

—Gracek

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Jul 24, 2008

Having spent considerable time in various eateries throughout South Korea, salivating over Gal-Bi, and missing it, I was brought back with this recipe. Thank you. I sent some with my spouse, to serve to an elderly Korean girl friend of hers. It definitely passed the test. She loved it. She offered a suggestion...Pepsi. She told me to add Pepsi! I added about a quarter can to the recipe and it rocks! Either way it's a great, great Korean taste to die for.

—Brian

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Aug 02, 2008

One of my new favorites, and always a huge hit at barbecues (cut into one bone per piece and served as finger food) or dinner parties (served over rice). I've always made it exactly as suggested, and typically marinate it over night. A lot of people have been slow cooking this, and that's good too, but I definitely think it's best grilled. I recommend using hardwood charcoal, which burns hotter, and cooking for 3-4 minutes per side. This cut of meat is sometimes hard to find, and even when you can, the selection can be very inconsistent -- too thick or too fatty. If it's too thick, it helps to pound it out into thinner slices.

—Mike

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Dec 28, 2007

Slow cooked in crock pot - fabulous!!!

—Michelle

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Mar 23, 2008

Can't see how you can go wrong with this recipe. I put everything together in the crock pot and cooked it on low all day. I used pork baby back ribs, (I boiled them first), but this would work with chicken, beef, old socks, you name it. So good.

—mighty moose

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May 03, 2008

This is a five star recipe! My husband and kids all loved it. I changed the recipe a little, I used hot sesame oil, left out the sugars and instead used a couple of squirts of honey and it turned out perfect! Next time I'll try adding chopped green onions. Thanks for sharing this fabulous recipe!

—Shelly

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Apr 08, 2008

I followed this recipe with the exception of the white sugar-I just used slightly less then a 1/4 cup of brown sugar and I added a few teaspoons of chili oil (we prefer more spicy to sweet). I let it marinate overnight and then threw it in the crock pot for 4 hours-it was SO yummy! Meat just fell off the bone! Next time I would probably serve with some form of potato vs. rice as the sauce is pretty greasy for pouring over rice. Enjoy!

—JUNESAILGIRL

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Nutrition

Calories
710 kcal
35%

Carbohydrates
23.2 g
7%

Cholesterol
112 mg
37%

Fat
55.5 g
85%

Fiber
1 g
4%

Protein
28.8 g
58%

Sodium
2231 mg
89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Gal-Bi)

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 710
Calories from Fat: 500

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.5g 85 %
Saturated Fat 22g 110 %
Cholesterol 112mg 37 %
Sodium 2231mg 89 %
** Potassium 430mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 23.2g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1g 4 %
Protein 28.8g 58 %
Sugars 17g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 7 %
Iron 41 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 56 %
** Vitamin B6 27 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.