Kalbi Plate Recipe
Rice and two sides-watercress, lomi, uala, soybeans, mac, crab salad, cucumber kimchee
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Ingredients
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Main Dish
Rice
Watercress Salad
Lomi
Uala (Sweet Potato)
Soybeans
Mac Salad
Crab Salad
Cucumber Kimchee
Method
Main Dish
- 1
Marinate the Short Ribs
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, chopped green onions, sesame oil, and black pepper. Add short ribs, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Cook the Short Ribs
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove short ribs from marinade and grill for about 5-7 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Rice
- 3
Watercress Salad
- 4
Make Watercress Salad
In a large bowl, toss watercress with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste and set aside.
Lomi
- 5
Prepare Lomi
Chop tomatoes and green onions. In a bowl, mix chopped tomatoes, green onions, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Stir well and let sit for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Uala (Sweet Potato)
- 6
Cook the Uala
Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to pot. Add butter and salt, mashing until smooth.
Soybeans
- 7
Prepare Soybeans
Soak soybeans overnight in water. Drain and boil in fresh water until tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt to taste.
Mac Salad
- 8
Make Mac Salad
Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and let cool. In a bowl, combine macaroni, mayonnaise, diced celery, and grated carrots. Mix well and season with salt to taste.
Crab Salad
- 9
Prepare Crab Salad
In a bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and diced celery. Mix gently and season with salt to taste.
Cucumber Kimchee
- 10
Make Cucumber Kimchee
Slice cucumber and sprinkle with salt. Let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse and drain. In a bowl, combine drained cucumber, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Mix well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
