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Galbi
If the ribs have a tough membrane, nick it. Mix soy, sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, fruit, onion, rice wine and pepper. Marinate 2 hours or overnight.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Galbi take?
2 hr 40 min all in โ 25 min prep, 15 min cook, 2 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 trays. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Mixing bowl, Frying pan.
How much salt do I put in?
This recipe does not list salt as its own ingredient. Saltiness comes from Soy sauce โ 80 ml. Taste at the end rather than adding a number we did not write.
How much soy sauce?
80 ml of Soy sauce.
How much sugar?
2 tbsp of Sugar.
How much honey?
1 tbsp of Honey.
How much toasted sesame oil?
2 tbsp of Toasted sesame oil.
What can I use instead?
Beef ribs โ Pork spare ribs. Dwaeji-galbi. Same marinade, cook through.
What should I watch for?
Sugar burns. Move pieces if a flare-up starts.
Any tips from this recipe?
A little grated kiwi tenderises cheap cuts โ do not exceed 30 minutes or the meat goes mushy. Cut English-cut ribs into bite-size after grilling if you did not start with LA cut.
Can I prepare this ahead?
If the ribs have a tough membrane, nick it. Mix soy, sugar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, fruit, onion, rice wine and pepper. Marinate 2 hours or overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.