Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.5 cup

Soy Sauce

0.25 cup

Honey

3 tbsp

Toasted Sesame Oil

2 tbsp

Mirin

1 unit

Pear

peeled and grated

4 unit

Garlic

minced

1 tsp

Fresh Ginger

grated peeled

0.75 tsp

Black Pepper

divided

3 unit

Beef Short Ribs

flanken cut

0.5 tsp

Kosher Salt

4 cup

Napa Cabbage

sliced

1 cup

Kimchi Cabbage

drained

3 tbsp

Kimchi Juice

from jar

1 cup

Cilantro

loosely packed leaves

0.25 cup

Scallions

sliced

0.25 cup

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2 tbsp

Lime Juice

fresh

0.5 tsp

Kosher Salt

16 unit

Corn Tortillas

warmed

Step 1
~43 min

Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, mirin, pear, garlic, ginger, and pepper.

Step 2
~43 min

Place ribs in a large zip-top plastic freezer bag and pour soy sauce mixture over ribs.

Step 3
~43 min

Seal bag, turn to coat, and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 4
~43 min

Preheat grill to high heat (450-550°F).

Step 5
~43 min

Stir together sliced napa cabbage, drained kimchi, kimchi juice, cilantro, scallions, olive oil, lime juice, and kosher salt in a medium bowl to make kimchi slaw.

Step 6
~43 min

Let kimchi slaw stand for 10 minutes.

Step 7
~43 min

Drain ribs and discard the marinade.

Step 8
~43 min

Sprinkle ribs with salt and pepper.

Step 9
~43 min

Place ribs on oiled grates and grill, uncovered, until browned and cooked to medium-rare, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Step 10
~43 min

Remove bones and fat from the grilled short ribs.

Step 11
~43 min

Cut the meat into 1-inch pieces.

Step 12
~43 min

Warm the corn tortillas.

Step 13
~43 min

Place about 1 ounce of meat on each warm tortilla.

Step 14
~43 min

Top each taco with 1/2 cup of kimchi slaw.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the ribs for at least 8 hours for maximum flavor.

Adjust the amount of kimchi to your spice preference.

Serve with a side of rice for a more complete meal.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Kimchi slaw can be made ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans.

Offer a variety of hot sauces.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Street Corn
Guacamole and Chips

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Los Angeles, California (Korean-Mexican Fusion)

Cultural Significance

Fusion cuisine reflecting diverse cultural influences.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Taco Tuesday
Summer BBQs

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Party
Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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