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Kalbi Marinade

Kalbi Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 107
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup rice wine (mirin)
  • 1 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 Asian pear, grated (or 1/4 cup chopped kiwi or apple)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and rice wine in a bowl until the sugar dissolves. Let sit 5 minutes.
  2. Blend the pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor until smooth, then stir into the soy mixture.
  3. Pour over 2–3 lbs short ribs in a resealable bag, seal, and massage for 2 minutes. Marinate at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Notes

Asian pear is best for tenderness, but kiwi or apple work well. Kiwi is stronger, so marinate 30 minutes less. Don't go past 24 hours. For a basting sauce, set aside a bit of fresh marinade before adding meat.