Korean Combo Recipe
Kalbi, BBQ pork, BBQ Chicken, Kimchee, and Mundoo. Includes rice and a choice of macaroni salad or tossed salad.
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Ingredients
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Kalbi
BBQ Pork
BBQ Chicken
Kimchee
Mundoo
Rice
Salad
Method
Kalbi Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Ribs
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, sesame oil, and chopped green onions. Add beef short ribs and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
BBQ Pork Preparation
- 3
Marinate the Pork
In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, black pepper, and rice vinegar. Add pork shoulder to the marinade and let it sit for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 4
BBQ Chicken Preparation
- 5
- 6
Grill the Chicken
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.
Kimchee Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Cabbage
Cut the napa cabbage into quarters and soak in salt water for 2 hours, then rinse and drain.
- 8
Make the Kimchee Paste
In a bowl, mix Korean red pepper flakes, minced garlic, minced ginger, fish sauce, and chopped green onions to form a paste.
- 9
Combine and Ferment
Massage the paste into the cabbage, ensuring even coverage. Pack into a jar and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 days before refrigerating.
Mundoo Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, and soy sauce until well combined.
- 11
Fill the Dumplings
Take a dumpling wrapper, place about a tablespoon of filling in the center, wet the edges with water, and fold to seal. Repeat until all filling is used.
- 12
Cook the Mundoo
Steam the dumplings for about 15-20 minutes or until cooked through. Alternatively, pan-fry them until golden brown on both sides.
Rice Preparation
- 13
Cook the Rice
Rinse the short grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Salad Preparation
- 14
Macaroni Salad
Cook macaroni according to package instructions. In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, peas, and diced carrots. Chill before serving.
- 15
Tossed Salad
In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, sliced cucumber, diced tomato, and any additional dressing of choice. Toss and serve fresh.

