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Hawaiian Kalbi Ribs

Name: Hawaiian Kalbi Ribs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 lb thinly sliced beef short ribs (kalbi cut); 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp mirin; 2 tbsp grated Asian pear or apple (optional); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 green onions, sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Short ribs marinated in soy, garlic and sesame, grilled until caramelized.

⏱ 30 minPrep time

🔥 15 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Short ribs marinated in soy, garlic and sesame, grilled until caramelized.

Korean-Hawaiian BBQ royalty

Thin-cut short ribs marinated in sweet soy, garlic, and sesame, grilled until the edges char and caramelize.

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Step by stepInstructions

Whisk all the marinade ingredients together.
Marinate the ribs at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to high.
Grill the ribs 2-3 minutes per side until charred and caramelized.
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds; serve with rice.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Thin-cut ribs cook in minutes — watch them. The grated pear tenderizes and adds sweetness; it's the Korean secret.

Recipe details

Prep30 min

Cook15 min

Servings4

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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