Description
Korean BBQ is about more than just food—it’s the experience of grilling, sharing, and savoring bold flavors with loved ones. Fire up the grill and enjoy a memorable meal!
Ingredients
- Bulgogi (beef) – 1 lb (450g)
- Galbi (beef short ribs) – 1 lb (450g)
- Dak Galbi (chicken) – 1 lb (450g)
- Lettuce leaves – 10-12 leaves
- Garlic – 4-6 cloves
- Green onions – 4-6 stalks
- Kimchi – 1 cup
- Pickled radish – 1/2 cup
- Steamed white rice – 2 cups cooked
- Ssamjang – 2-3 tablespoons
- Gochujang – 1 tablespoon
- Gochugaru – 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil – 2 tablespoons
- Soy sauce – 1/4 cup
- Sugar – 2 tablespoons
- Ginger – 1 tablespoon grated
- Pear or apple – 1/2 pear or apple (grated)
- Rice vinegar – 2 tablespoons
Instructions
1. Prepare the Bulgogi Marinade:
- Combine 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and 1/2 grated pear/apple.
- Mix until sugar dissolves. Marinate beef slices for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare the Galbi Marinade:
- Combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 1/4 cup grated pear/apple, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp gochujang.
- Mix well and marinate beef short ribs for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Prepare the Grill:
- Preheat a tabletop grill or cast iron pan to medium-high heat.
- If using charcoal, let coals burn down to even, glowing heat.
- Place a small bowl of water near the grill to keep meat moist.
Grill the Bulgogi:
- Lay marinated beef slices on the grill.
- Grill for 1-2 minutes per side, turning until both sides are charred and beef is cooked through.
Grill the Galbi:
- Place marinated short ribs on the grill.
- Grill for 4-5 minutes per side, basting with extra marinade as they cook, until tender and caramelized.
Assemble the Ssam (Wraps):
- Place a lettuce leaf on your plate.
- Add grilled meat, garlic, pickled radish slices, and a dollop of ssamjang or gochujang.
- Wrap it up like a burrito.
Serve with Banchan:
- Serve with kimchi, pickled radish, and steamed rice on the side.
Enjoy the Meal:
- Gather around the table and enjoy grilling, wrapping, and sharing the flavors with friends and family.
Notes
Meats for Korean BBQ
Beef (e.g., bulgogi or galbi)
Thinly sliced beef (often ribeye or sirloin)
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75g
Keywords: Korean BBQ, Bulgogi, Galbi, Grilled Meat, Ssam