Flanken ribs, kalbi or cross cut beef short ribs - it all adds up to the same thing and last night we tried cooking them for the first time. They're awesome.
You see we spotted the ribs in Newport's Fred Meyer when we were there last week and after seeing them in this month's Bon Appetit, of course we had to try them. Just so you know, I didn't use their recipe because the ribs we ended up buying were already marinated. Thank goodness because I wasn't about to part with $5 for a little iddy biddy bottle of sesame oil, and another $4 for soy sauce when I have a ton of it in Tucson that I bought for a fraction of the cost at Lee Lee's Supermarket. Just sayin'.
Anyway, I added a little more teriyaki to the ribs along with 3 tablespoons of minced ginger and a couple cloves of smashed garlic and we let them percolate all afternoon. The Big Guy cooked them over a medium hot charcoal fire for about 6 minutes total - just until they're done. Be sure to bring the ribs to room temperature before cooking so you get a quick sear.
We had them on a little broccoli slaw dressed with some teriyaki and a touch of toasted sesame seeds and boy were they tender tasty little morsels. So incredible are they that when I wanted more there was just a pile of bones left. My bad - the Big Guy eats at the speed of light and me much less so, particularly with that broken crown I'm nursing.
All it means is that we'll have to enjoy them again in the very near future. Wouldn't that be a terrible thing?
Looks like another vacation winner! Hope you're having lots & lots of fun! - HUGS, Mary L.
Posted by: Mary from Apron Strings & Wedding Rings | 07/06/2011 at 08:55 AM
Yummy - those are beauts! I love the grilling season! You might have to stock up on your asian supplies at Lee Lee's before you make the move up north - no?
Posted by: Lea | 07/06/2011 at 09:12 AM
Mary - we are having a blast. The days fly by and most always include a nice long afternoon nap. Life is very, very good!
Lea - boy,you've got that right although I hear there's some great local Oriental markets we've yet to look for them. We hit Newport for groceries yesterday and all we could think about was getting back to our little corner of the world. It's so quiet here you can hear a bug burp. We love it.
Posted by: June | 07/06/2011 at 09:38 AM
June,
You have to try Mai's Asian Market in Newport! It is on HWY 20 next to the Vacations International and the bed store. Great prices and variety!
Posted by: Lorraine | 07/06/2011 at 09:59 AM
Thanks Lorraine - we're heading into Newport tomorrow for a "date day" so we'll check it out. By the way, we checked for fresh morels at FM yesterday too but no luck. We're not about to give up though. Your recipe looks too darn delish! LOL
Posted by: June | 07/06/2011 at 10:24 AM
What a great recipe. I already have the sesame oil and soy sauce...bonus. Just bought short ribs on sale.
Posted by: Sarah G | 07/07/2011 at 08:47 PM
They are delicious!
Posted by: June | 07/08/2011 at 06:50 AM
I made these with baby back pork ribs and they were fantastic. This is a keeper.
Posted by: Sarah G | 07/17/2011 at 12:14 PM
Wow with pork it would be fabulous! I can't wait to try it.
Posted by: June | 07/17/2011 at 08:00 PM