Ono Kalbi (Peleke style!)

This local Hawaii favorite has brought together so many smiles, stories, funtabulous times and with gratitude I happily share and pass the energy. Enjoy :-) 

Mahalo,
BT2Y Family

1-1 1/2 lbs. beef shortribs (korean, kalbi-style)

marinade mixture

¼ cup shoyu (soy-sauce)
¼ cup brown sugar (white sugar can also be used)
2 large garlic cloves -minced
2 TBSP ginger – minced
¼ cup onions
1 TBSP kochujang (optional, Korean red pepper paste)
1 TBSP sesame oil
1 TBSP mirin (sweetened rice wine)
Sesame seeds (optional)
2 TBSP green onions (optional)

Combine all marinade ingredients in a food processor and pulse 5-6 times until roughly chopped.
*personally I like to crush, chop, mince and get my hands into the ingredients. Next, pour marinade onto shortribs (chicken, pork, lamb, etc. can also be used).

What is pulsing? Refer to your food processor user manual and since you asked, you should already be familiar with one.

Next, It's Grilling Time!

Tip #1

The secret to making ono kalbi is the time it takes to meld all the flavors into the ribs.

If you have 4 or more hours until grill time, place ribs in fridge or cooler until ready to cook. I use the gallon size ziplock bags when I head out to a cookout or when I stockpile them in my freezer for later…haha :-) You can use a mixing bowl or anything you can hold the ribs in. Place the ribs into the bag/mixing bowl and pour the marinade over them, cover/seal. Place in refrigerator or cooler and occasionally flip bag/mix bowl for even mixture distribution.  

Tip #2

So your kalbi fix can’t wait! Here’s what to do to get to grilling in 30 minutes. Massage the kalbi-shoyu mixture into each short rib (one by one and put some love and aloha into it). It will take a little time and effort but trust me, the appreciation, gratitude, work and of course patience will turn out the most-awesome, ono-licious kalbi.

It's Time To Grill!

What if you don’t have a grill? Oven broiling and pan frying cooking methods can be used. But if you have a grill, use it! Grill/Fry/Broil at highest temperature only for a few minutes on each side, you're done!

Plating

More Ono Grinds to be continued... ;-)

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