Gourmet Marinated Galbi Stir-fry
Become a Cooking Master with Marinated Galbi from the Supermarket
You often see marinated galbi (short ribs) at supermarkets, right? When you slice it and stir-fry it with vegetables, everyone enjoys it immensely. It’s a simple and easy dish, yet it looks impressive.
Main Ingredients- 1 package of marinated galbi (pre-packaged product)
- 1 bell pepper (or more)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 handful of carrots
- Cabbage, to taste
- 3 cloves of garlic (or to your preference)
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine, rice wine, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp Soju (optional, but recommended for tenderizing)
- A pinch of black pepper
Sauce- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- A pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or syrup)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (toasted)
- A pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Slicing the marinated galbi before stir-frying makes it incredibly tender and easy to eat. I can’t believe I didn’t think of this sooner! Cut the marinated ribs, which are often long, into finger-thickness pieces.
Step 2
Remember that meat shrinks as it cooks, so don’t slice it too thinly. Aim for a thickness that will hold up well during stir-frying.
Step 3
Slice the onion into thick pieces, about half an inch wide. This ensures they retain some texture and sweetness after cooking.
Step 4
Wash the bell pepper thoroughly. Cut off the top and bottom ends. You’ll see the inner core with seeds – this makes it easier to clean out.
Step 5
Carefully remove the seeds and the white pith from the inside of the bell pepper. You can use scissors to cut along the connected membranes to easily pull out the seeds.
Step 6
By stacking the halved bell pepper pieces and cutting them into uniform sizes, you can achieve beautifully cut slices that will look great in the dish.
Step 7
Aim to cut the bell pepper slices slightly smaller than the width of your fingertip. This size ensures they cook evenly without becoming mushy.
Step 8
Slice the garlic cloves thinly, about 1/8 inch thick. This allows the garlic to infuse the oil with its wonderful aroma.
Step 9
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil (like canola or vegetable oil) in a frying pan over high heat. A well-heated pan is key to a good stir-fry.
Step 10
Once the oil is hot and begins to shimmer slightly (you might hear a gentle sizzle), add the sliced garlic. If you’re cooking for children, you can slice the garlic even thinner or use minced garlic so they won’t notice it as much.
Step 11
When the garlic turns a light golden brown, add the sliced marinated galbi to the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat to sear the meat.
Step 12
Once the meat is about 70% cooked, add black pepper and a tablespoon of mirin or other cooking wine. This helps tenderize the meat and remove any gamey odors.
Step 13
When the galbi is nearly cooked through, add the sliced onion and carrots. If you have carrots, adding them will give the dish a beautiful, vibrant color.
Step 14
Add the cabbage when the onions are almost translucent. Stir-frying the cabbage briefly will keep it nice and crisp, adding a pleasant texture contrast.
Step 15
Now, pour in the prepared sauce mixture directly into the pan.
Step 16
Gently stir-fry to coat everything evenly with the sauce and cook for another minute. Turn off the heat, then stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for the final touch. Your delicious marinated galbi stir-fry is ready!
Step 17
The aroma of delicious marinated galbi fills the kitchen! Stir-frying it with fresh vegetables makes it perfectly bite-sized and a wonderfully complete dish.
Step 18
The combination of sweet and savory sauce, tender galbi, and crisp vegetables is a crowd-pleaser. It makes for a fantastic appetizer or a satisfying main course.
