Kalbi Bento Box Recipe
Kalbi (bbq beef short ribs , dumplings, noodles (beef) , California rolls and rice.
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Ingredients
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Kalbi (BBQ Beef Short Ribs)
Dumplings
Noodles (Beef)
California Rolls
Rice
Method
Kalbi (BBQ Beef Short Ribs)
- 1
Marinate the Ribs
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, chopped green onions, and black pepper. Add the beef short ribs and ensure they are well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Grill the Ribs
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove ribs from the marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely charred and cooked to your desired doneness.
Dumplings
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped cabbage, minced ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Assemble the Dumplings
Place a small spoonful of the filling in the center of a dumpling wrapper. Moisten the edges with water and fold the wrapper in half, pressing to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- 5
Cook the Dumplings
Steam the dumplings for about 10-12 minutes until cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry in a little vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides.
Noodles (Beef)
- 6
Cook the Noodles
Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions, usually by soaking in hot water until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 7
Cook the Beef
In a pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced beef sirloin and cook until browned. Add beef broth and soy sauce, bringing it to a simmer.
- 8
Combine
Add the cooked noodles to the beef broth mixture and stir to combine. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
California Rolls
- 9
Prepare Sushi Rice
Rinse sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar and let cool.
- 10
Assemble the Rolls
Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving a small border. Place avocado slices, julienned cucumber, and crab meat in the center. Roll tightly and slice into bite-sized pieces.
- 11
Garnish
Sprinkle sesame seeds on the sushi rolls before serving.
Rice
- 12
Cook the Rice
In a saucepan, combine jasmine rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
