"When you want to make Korean-style barbecue at home, beef galbi is a good place to start...."
INGREDIENTS
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For the Galbi:
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1 medium onion (about 7 ounces; 200g), cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 Asian pear (about 6 ounces; 170g), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (see note)
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5 garlic cloves (25g)
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1-inch piece (1/2 ounce; 12g) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
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1 cup (240ml) soy sauce
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1/2 cup (120ml) water
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1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin
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1 tablespoon (6g) freshly ground black pepper
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4 scallions (80g), thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons (30ml) toasted sesame oil
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2 tablespoons (12g) toasted sesame seeds, lightly crushed
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3 pounds (1.4kg) flanken-style beef short ribs, about 1/2-inch-thick (see note)
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For serving:
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Ssamjang
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Lettuce and perilla leaves, steamed rice, thinly sliced garlic, chilies, and scallions, and assorted banchan