Korean · main
Galbi (갈비)
Galbi (갈비) reads umami 7.9, sweetness 5.5 and salinity 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean main, about 5 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.7 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.4 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 7.9 · Sweetness 5.5 · Salinity 5.1 · Richness 4.6 · Nutty 4.1 · Fruity 3.9 · Allium 3.9 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Floral 2.5 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Herbaceous 2.1 · Sourness 1.5 · Earthy 1.4 · Bitterness 1.1
What's in it (10)
- 3 lbs flanken-cut beef short ribs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 Asian pear, pureed
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 tbsp mirin
Time & effort: about 5 hr (30 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 148.1 kcal, 15.3 g protein, 7.5 g fat, 4.6 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Score and soak ribs briefly to remove blood, then marinate in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, pureed pear, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil for several hours.
- Grill over charcoal or high heat, turning frequently, until nicely caramelized and cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve with rice.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Bulgogi (불고기) — Korean
- Gungjung Tteokbokki (Royal Court Rice Cakes in Soy) — Korean
- Weeknight Beef Bulgogi Rice Bowls — Korean
- Korean-Style Grilled Short Ribs (Kalbi) — Korean
- Korean Braised Short Ribs (Galbi Jjim) — Korean
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