Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (1)

Hi guys,

Galbitang isdelicious hearty Korean soup!

My mom used to make galbitang for special occasions, because galbi, beef short rib is very expensive in Korea!

Galbi means rib and tang means soup- so it means rib soup?! lol In Korea, beef is used be very expensive (I believe it still is) and this Galbitang is very very special meal back then.

My mom used to make with other cut of beef as well, since Galbi is one of the most expensive cut, so we all could have lots of beef meaty bites in our soup bowl!

The key of this recipe is clean yet flavorful broth.

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Galbitang is usually serve with bowl of rice, kimchi and side of chopped green onion, salt and pepper. So the person who is enjoying this meal can add more green onion, salt and pepper to their taste.

Traditionally, you should soak the ribs in cold water for 8 to 10 hours to get rid of blood, because removing blood is main key for the clean broth. But my mom always just blench them in boiling water since she never had a patientto soak the meat in water. lol

So a daughter as her mother, I do the same trick she does. ?

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Hope you guys give this recipe a try one day, before weather gets too warm!! 🙂

Good luck and have funin your kitchen!!❤️

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Galbitang (Korean Beef Short Rib Soup)

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  • Author: Seonkyoung Longest
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x
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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (4)

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 1/2 lb. beef short ribs, possible 1 1/2-inch thick
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  • 1 1/2 lb. Korean radish, moo or daikon
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 medium size yellow onion
  • thumb size ginger
  • 3 to 6 green onion, plus more for garnish
  • 15 cups cold water
  • 5 oz. Dangmyeon, Korean glass noodles (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. fish sauce
  • 1/2 to 1 Tbs. sea salt
  • extra salt and pepper to serve with

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil; add beef short ribs and blench them for 10 minutes.
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  2. Meanwhile, wash all your vegetables throughly. Peel and cut edges off from korean radish, cut garlic bulb in halves, cut edges off from onion(leave skin), slice ginger and cut green onion in halves.
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  3. Drain and rinse beef ribs under cold water with wiping action, set aside. Also quickly wash your pot, so we don’t have to use 2 pots for this recipe. 😉
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  4. In now-clean-pot, place blenched ribs, all of prepared vegetables and 15 cups cold water. Bring it boil over high heat without cover. Skim sums and fat as needed. (I like to use my very fine skimmer, it’s very convenient when you’re making Asian soups)
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  5. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
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  6. Right now (when you put soup into simmer) is perfect timing to soak Korean glass noodles in warm water, so they will soften during soup is simmering.
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  7. After 2 hours, turn of heat and take all vegetables out. You can discard all vegetables except radish, because we are going to serve radish in Galbitang. Take most of little bits bottom of pot by using skimmer if you are using to make Galbitang as clean as possible.
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  8. Season Galbitang with soy sauce, fish sauce and sea salt to taste.
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  9. Slice cooked radish into bite sizes and chop 1 to 2 fresh green onions for garnish.
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  10. Let’s assemble Galibtang.
    Bring Galbitang back to boil. In a serving bowl, place soften glass noodles if you prepared, and place sliced radishes. Pour ribs and soup into serving bowl. Your soup must be boiling while you are pouring into serving bowl, to be able to cook glass noodles properly. Garnish with green onion and black pepper and serve with a small bowl of salt and pepper mixture, a bowl of warm rice and kimchi if you like.
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  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins

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14 comments

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EllieOctober 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

What other cuts of beef do you suggest to use, not as expensive? Thank you!

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Samantha ChinNovember 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm

Does it matter if the beef short ribs are cut thick? because the only kinds I can find in the chinese asian store are thinly sliced short ribs with the bone still attached…so pretty much the same thing but thin. Does that make a difference?

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SeonkyoungNovember 27, 2016 at 5:44 am

Of course you can use thiner cut beef shot ribs! In that case, you won;t need to cook as longer though! 😉

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Ida JonesDecember 1, 2016 at 9:07 am

Hey Seonkyoung

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can’t stop my mouth from salivating. It looks like a great source of protein for a soup lover like me. I’m just wondering of oxtail could be used instead of short ribs? Thanks.

Cheers
Ida

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SeonkyoungDecember 4, 2016 at 7:34 pm

Of course!!! Oaxtail will be great, if you use oxtail, the soup name will be Ggori-gomtang!

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CindyJanuary 17, 2017 at 12:17 pm

Hi Seonkyoung – is it ok to omit the radish from the soup? I am having difficulty even getting a daikon to substitute the Korean radish or can you suggest another alternative? Thanks 🙂

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SeonkyoungJanuary 24, 2017 at 1:24 am

You can do with potato! It will work great! 🙂

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JennaFebruary 20, 2017 at 11:25 pm

Turnip is a good alternative if you can’t find korean radish

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LucieJune 18, 2020 at 10:53 pm

Is it ok to use beef chuck boneless short rib? How will it affect the cooking time? Thank you!

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LucieJune 19, 2020 at 9:34 am

Is it possible to make this with boneless short rib? If so, how long will I have to cook it for? Thanks!

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dellaNovember 9, 2020 at 8:28 pm

Hi!
I plan on making this, but the short ribs I got weren’t cut into small slices. I’m a small eater so I was trying to think of a way around this. I definitely can’t cut through the bone with a regular knife and there was no butcher around to cut it for me. Will it work with bigger pieces of ribs?

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KatFebruary 13, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Love this recipe and cook many times and it’s a family favorite! Would you mind sharing the size and dimension of your yellow cast iron dutch oven? I need to get a wide low profile just like yours to accommodate the one tray of short ribs or ox tail (approx. 10 pcs) I often found at Hmart . My current 6qt round cast iron dutch oven is just too crowded. Please help! I cook this soup every 10 days cause it’s that good!

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GinJune 24, 2021 at 6:36 pm

Can’t wait to make this. Could you make recipe print without photos?

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AliceFebruary 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Thanks for your recipe! I’ve been using in for years not every time I make this soup! It tastes just like when I had it in Korean 🙂

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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

FAQs

Is Galbitang healthy? ›

It has excellent taste with a thick soup and a large amount of short rib. It is healthy food as it contains ginseng, ginkgo, pine nut and jujube.

How do you make Korean short ribs not chewy? ›

By nature, short ribs are a tough cut of beef. One of the secrets I learned from my Korean pals is to add some fresh kiwi to the marinade because kiwi fruit (similar to pineapple, papaya, Asian pear, and ginger) contains an enzyme that breaks down protein and naturally tenderizes the meat.

What is the difference between short rib and La Galbi? ›

It's cut across and along the bone. Each piece that goes on the grill is one section of the rib, with one piece of bone in it. It's a lot thicker. LA galbi is only cut across the bone, not along, so each piece on the grill is a longer, thinner strip, and includes 3 pieces of bone.

Are Korean short ribs healthy? ›

5 oz of korean bbq short ribs (Beef & Pork - Korean BBQ Short Ribs, Rice King) contains 270 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 12% carbs, 72% fat, and 16% protein. This is a good source of protein (20% of your Daily Value).

Why is galbi so expensive? ›

As galbijjim is usually made from only the center part of ribs from a calf while the rib ends used to make soup stock, galbi was more expensive than other cuts of beef in South Korea, and has been regarded as a high-class dish.

Why is the Korean diet so healthy? ›

Since most of the food ingredients in Korean cuisine are fermented, there are a lot of healthy bacteria that are good for health. These foods also have probiotics that fight off infections inside the body.

What is the difference between kalbi and galbi? ›

Many non-Korean friends ask what are the difference between Kalbi and Galbi. NO DIFFERENCE! Galbi and Kalbi is the English Alphaphabet phonetic spelling difference of the Korean word 갈비.

What side dishes go with kalbi short ribs? ›

Over rice: If you don't have any lettuce on hand, kalbi pairs perfectly well with a bowl of steamed rice. Toss a few fresh cucumber slices with rice vinegar, salt, and sesame seeds and serve alongside. With side dishes: Serve kalbi with assorted banchan, like kimchi, pickles, or soy-braised potatoes.

Why are my beef short ribs so tough? ›

If they aren't braised long enough, they can be super tough to eat; if they are cooked too long, the meat will just fall apart. The key to preparing short ribs is to cook them until they reach a point that is just before they would fall apart.

What is galbi in English? ›

Galbi (Korean: 갈비), kalbi, galbi-gui (갈비구이), or grilled ribs is a type of gui (grilled dish) in Korean cuisine. "Galbi" is the Korean word for "rib", and the dish is usually made with beef short ribs.

Should I soak short ribs before cooking? ›

Soak them (yes, soak them—it drains the ribs of excess blood) in a very large bowl of cold water for two hours, changing the water after the first hour.

What does galbi taste like? ›

What Does Galbi Taste Like? Once grilled, galbi has a slightly smoky, sweet-and-salty taste. Because the beef short ribs get tenderized during the marinating process, the marbling of fat in this cut of short ribs makes each bite so flavorful and delicious.

How long can you marinate galbi? ›

Once the marinade is good to go, pour it over the short ribs and let them hang out in the fridge for at least an hour, and up to 24 hours.

Is beef short rib unhealthy? ›

While we would never recommend eating short ribs every day, they do provide a good amount of nutrition. With less saturated fat than cooked back ribs, short ribs are rich in vitamins such as B-12 and B-6 as well as also being a good source of zinc and selenium.

Can you marinate short ribs too long? ›

Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.

How many calories are in galbitang? ›

Steps to Make It
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
768Calories
54gFat
12gCarbs
60gProtein
May 31, 2022

Is short ribs good for diet? ›

To sum it up, beef ribs are an excellent protein source and have other essential vitamins and minerals that promote overall health and wellness. They are high in zinc, iron, and B vitamins, making them a great choice for people trying to boost their energy levels or enhance their physical performance.

Is tteokbokki healthy for weight loss? ›

You can eat tteokbokki without being afraid of getting fat. Tteokbokki is made with rice cakes, which are low in calories. It also uses fish cakes and vegetables, both of which are low in calories as well. Tteokbokki has a good source of protein compared to other food items like ice cream and pizza.

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