Kalbi (KAHL-bee): A traditional Korean BBQ meat dish, kalbi is marinated short ribs (either on the bone or cut into pieces) cooked on a grill.

Ingredients

Marinade:

• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 Korean pear or Asian pear, grated with juices
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 small white onion, grated or sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 (20-ounce) bottle lemon-lime soda, optional (recommended: Sprite or 7-Up)
• 4 pounds short ribs
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Prepared kimchee, for serving (available at Korean grocers)

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