Kalbi Marinade Recipe (Korean-Style Short Rib Sauce) How to Make
This Kalbi recipe focuses on a quick, flavorful marinade made with soy sauce, honey, garlic, and green onions. You’ll whisk the ingredients, coat the meat, and cook it fast over high heat; finish with sesame and scallions for a clean, balanced bite.
Ingredients
For the marinade
Step-by-Step Method
Whisk the base
In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, water, honey, and sugar until the sugar mostly dissolves.
Add flavor boosters
Stir in sesame seeds, garlic, and sliced green onions. Mix again and set aside.
Coat the meat (quick marinate)
Pour the marinade over the meat (kalbi/short ribs) and turn to coat. If you have time, rest 15–30 minutes; otherwise cook right away.
Cook fast over heat
Heat a grill or wide skillet over medium-high. Cook the meat in short turns until nicely browned. Since the marinade has sugar, avoid leaving it on very high heat too long to prevent burning.
Finish and serve
Rest briefly, slice, and top with extra scallions and sesame if you like. Serve hot.