Galbi Marinade

Galbi Marinade

A sweet, garlicky soy marinade that tenderizes short ribs for the Korean grill.

Total 15 min Makes 16 oz Calories 65/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

Allergens

Soy, Wheat, Sesame

This marinade blends soy sauce, pear, and brown sugar to balance savory depth with fruity sweetness, while grated pear and kiwi tenderize the meat. It's the traditional base for Korean grilled short ribs, but works equally well on flank steak or chicken thighs before grilling or broiling.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup Asian pear, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons kiwi, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

Method

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves.

  2. Add the grated Asian pear, kiwi, and onion to the bowl along with the garlic and ginger, stirring to combine.

  3. Stir in the sesame oil, rice wine, sesame seeds, black pepper, and chopped scallions until evenly blended.

  4. Use immediately to marinate meat, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Galbi Marinade

This marinade blends soy sauce, pear, and brown sugar to balance savory depth with fruity sweetness, while grated pear and kiwi tenderize the meat. It's the traditional base for Korean grilled short ribs, but works equally well on flank steak or chicken thighs before grilling or broiling.

15 min 16 oz 65 cal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup Asian pear, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons kiwi, peeled and grated
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped

Method

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and water until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 2

    Add the grated Asian pear, kiwi, and onion to the bowl along with the garlic and ginger, stirring to combine.

  3. 3

    Stir in the sesame oil, rice wine, sesame seeds, black pepper, and chopped scallions until evenly blended.

  4. 4

    Use immediately to marinate meat, or transfer to a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.