Low Sodium Kalbi Recipes

KOREAN BEEF SHORT RIBS (GALBI JJIM)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Mince 6 cloves garlic and 8 scallions and peel 1-inch ginger. Set it aside. In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp. chili garlic sauce, 1½ tsp. sesame oil, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup brown sugar, and 4 tsp. rice vinegar. Whisk until combined.
• Place the short ribs in a bowl. Sprinkle with ¼ cup flour and toss until coated. Heat a cast iron Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pan to medium-high on the stove top. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Once hot, add half of the short ribs along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 3-4 minutes per side until seared, then remove and set aside. Repeat to sear all ribs.
• Turn the heat to medium and add another Tbsp. of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and onions to the pan, then grate 1-inch ginger. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir often.Return the short ribs to the pan and pour the sauce over top along with 1 cup beef broth. Stir together and completely submerge the ribs in the liquid.
• Cover and bake for 1 hour. Remove and add ½ cup beef broth, then cook for another hour. Finally, remove and add another ½ cup beef broth. Cook for another 30 minutes.

KALBI MARINADE

Steps:

• 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.

KALBI (MARINATED BEEF SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• Stir the sugar into the soy sauce in a bowl until the sugar dissolves completely. Whisk the sesame oil, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds into the soy sauce. Place the short ribs in a large, sealable bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the ribs from the bag; discard the marinade.
• Cook the short ribs on the preheated grill until they are very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

KALBI (KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS): AUTHENTIC RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine cola beverage, white sugar, soy sauce, water, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper in a bowl until marinade is well-mixed.
• Place short ribs in a resealable plastic bag and pour in marinade. Squeeze out excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade, discarding marinade.
• Cook short ribs until browned and cooked to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

KALBI (KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• In a bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, garlic, green onions, and sesame oil until the sugar has dissolved.
• Place the ribs in a large plastic zipper bag. Pour the marinade over the ribs, squeeze out all the air, and refrigerate the bag for 3 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the ribs from the bag, shake off the excess marinade, and discard the marinade. Grill the ribs on the preheated grill until the meat is still pink but not bloody nearest the bone, 5 to 7 minutes per side.

STEWED KOREAN SHORT RIBS (KALBI JIM)

Steps:

• Score the surface of each beef short rib in a diamond pattern. Combine beef, green onion, carrots, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and brown sugar in a large skillet. Pour enough water to cover the beef. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until beef is tender, about 1 hour. Skim off excess oil before serving.

SHERRI'S LOW CARB KALBI

Steps:

• 1. Combine marinade ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
• 2. Place ribs and sauce in large zip-lock,massage and marinate beef short for at least 4 hours, best overnight.
• 3. Heat grill to medium-high heat. Drain excess marinade off beef. Grill ribs for 3-4 minutes, turn and grill for an additional 3-4 minutes on other side.
• 4. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

LOW-SODIUM KALBI

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except ribs in a 1 gallon ziplock bag. Add ribs and seal bag, squeezing out excess air.
• Work sauce into ribs by kneading bag (be careful not to poke a hole in it).
• Marinade several hours (no more than 4 if using very thin meat, such as for sukiyaki), or freeze.
• To cook: If frozen, thaw first by placing in refrigerator the day before.
• Drain meat, reserving marinade.
• Grill over medium-hot coals until done to taste (time will vary depending on meat used).
• Meanwhile, place reserved marinade in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
• I like to serve this sliced, over rice topped with shredded cabbage (I use undressed coleslaw salad mix), with the sauce drizzled on top. Kimchi makes a good side dish, too.