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Galbi Rice, Korean beef in soya sauce with sesame seeds
Fresh and rich Korean Galbi Rice with beef

Galbi Rice Bowl

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Side Dishes
'Galbi' (or Kalbi) means rib in Korean, and is one of the most festive meat dishes. Here we pair the rich, marbled meat of short rib with rice. The magic happens in the marinade: the salty umami of soya sauce, the caramelisation of sugar and the power of garlic coat the meat, which becomes butter-soft during slow cooking (or grilling).
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 45 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 600 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Rice cooker or pot
  • Frying pan or wok for meat
  • Chopping board, sharp knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Sesame

Instructions

1 ✓

Rinse and cook the rice.

Tip: Korean cuisine prefers stickier, short-grain rice, which is easy to eat with chopsticks.
2 ✓

Cut beef into bite-sized cubes. Crush garlic.

Tip: Smaller pieces contact heat and marinade on a larger surface, cooking faster and tastier.
3 ✓

Heat sesame oil in pan and sear meat on all sides over high heat.

Tip: Searing (Maillard reaction) creates meaty, caramelised flavours on the surface.
4 ✓

Add garlic, soya sauce, sugar and water. Cover and braise on low heat until meat softens and sauce thickens.

Tip: Under the lid, steam softens fibres (hydrolysis), while sugar and soya sauce form a 'glaze' on the meat as water evaporates.
5 ✓

Serve meat on top of rice, sprinkled with sesame seeds and fresh spring onions.

Tip: The thick, salty sauce flavours the neutral rice underneath.

Recipe FAQ

Why is the meat chewy?
Beef rib contains a lot of connective tissue (collagen). If you fry it quickly and don't let it braise, the collagen can't gelatinise (soften), but contracts.
Can I use other meat?
Although rib is the real deal, fatty beef neck or chuck can work with this seasoning too.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Rice (short grain)
  • 400 g Beef short ribs (boneless meat)
  • 3 tbsp Soya sauce
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 400 ml Water
  • 1 tsp Sugar (or brown sugar)
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds
  • 2 stalks Spring onions