Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw

Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw, talk about flavor and texture. These short ribs are marinated with an array of Asian spices then grilled releasing all that intense caramelized juice giving the ribs tenderness and moistness. Lay that on a bed of steamed Jasmine rice and add in a beautiful crisp and tangy coleslaw, and you have the perfect meal to wow your family with!

Song of the day: "I'm so excited" by The Pointer Sisters.

This is one of those dishes that you are going to absolutely love. The depth of spices perfectly elevates the short rib, and the slaw adds a nice touch of freshness. Plus it presents well with vibrant colors and amazing aromas. I guarantee you that when you bring this dish to the table, there will be a bit of eyebrow lifting going on!

Love at first bite...............

Korean short ribs is a dish that I fell in love with at first bite. I loved the level of flavors that were playing with my tongue. However, what really stays on my mind is the tenderness and the urge to get all the meat off the bone. In the back of my mind, I have always wanted to try making them at home, as a result, here I am sharing my delightful time in our kitchen making Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw.

Getting your P's and Q's in order.................

One thing I have found, that when preparing these Asian inspired dishes, organization goes a long way, which likewise is a great tool for a lot of things in life. I may be a bit neurotic with being organized but you have to do what floats your boat and having things ready and at hand really makes my boat float!

With that being said, we have to get our ingredients together and get these beautifully marbleized short ribs marinating. Oh, I just wanted to say seeing that nice marbelization in the ribs means moist and super tender meat! Consequently, making for a  very happy tummy!

Here are the ingredients:

• Short ribs
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Rice vinegar
• White pepper
• Red chili paste
• Purple onion minced
• Brown sugar
• Garlic minced
• Asian pear grated
• Grated ginger
•  Lemongrass
• Green onion

For the slaw.............

• Purple cabbage
• Regular cabbage
• Carrots
• Purple onion
• Fennel
• Red peppers
• Peanuts

The dressing..............

• Vegetable oil
• Sesame oil
• Rice wine vinegar
• Honey
• Soy sauce
• Minced garlic
• Grated ginger
• Salt and white pepper
• Green onion

Now that we have all the ingredients, come with me, and let's get started on this Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw!

Let the flavor games begin!...............

• First things first, we have to get the marinade done so we can have these ribs marinating. Really easy, in a medium bowl combine all the ingredients except the ribs. Whisk until nicely incorporated. You will see the sauce thicken a bit not too thick but likewise able to run off the spoon.
• Secondly, time to season the ribs very lightly with salt and white pepper and I used a smidgen of Chinese five spice.
• Lastly, pour marinade over ribs in a large baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and in the fridge you go overnight. We will see you tomorrow!

While the ribs are getting flavored up...............

So, we have some time before grilling, and in order to not waste any time, it is a good thing to sliver up all the veggies for the slaw and whip up the dressing!

1. Firstly, for the dressing, grab a medium bowl, add in all the ingredients and whisk until well incorporated.
2. Secondly, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

Pretty easy, right? At first, you see this long list of ingredients and think, wow this is going to be a lot of work, however really simple just combining and time!

Finally, GRILLING TIME!...............

Truly, I love grilling. Being outside, sun shining, a slight breeze, and a beautiful hot BBQ. I grease up the racks with some olive oil. This will help the ribs from sticking to the grill.

That sound and sizzle of the ribs hitting the rack is music to my ears. Likewise, it means that we are going to get a nice caramelization on the surface of this cut of beef. They don't take that long, a couple of minutes per side and turning them 180 degrees and these babies are ready.

Like any meat, always a great idea to let these rest for a few minutes. Oh, I did have some Jasmine rice steaming, so it would be ready for the plating process.

One thing left to do...............

Last, we just have to get the slaw tossed and mingling with that lovely dressing. Easy breezy. In a large bowl, toss veggies to get them all mixed up. Spoon a couple of spoons of dressing and toss again. Season with salt and white pepper and taste. If needed, add more dressing!

Plating Time................

I was thinking that a nice bed of steamed Jasmine rice would be perfect to highlight the color and sheen of this Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw! That nutty aroma of the rice, alongside the sweet exotic smell of the ribs, has my mouth absolutely watering! I can't wait to bite in! I am so excited that I just can't hide it!

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder..............

By all means, does that not just look amazing? For me presentation is important. They say we eat with our eyes first and that may be true but the aroma has an important role too. Okay, enough chitter-chatter, time to get down to some serious eating! Excuse me for a few minutes, have to get into the moment. I want to experience this Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw totally!

All aboard the Flavor Train!.............

Not only my chin and lips are covered in that beautiful sugared sauce, but also I am blown away at the depth of this marinade and how it just takes the taste of the char on the short rib a gazillion notches! The sugar is beautiful and mediating the spice of the chili paste and the saltiness of the soy sauce. I am getting lemongrass, garlic, five spice, onion, and ginger.

If I do say so myself, my mouth is on an excited row. Add in the juiciness and tenderness of the short rib and we have some eye-rolling going on. If there was a heaven I am sitting eating my meal there right now. I love how the meat just melts in my mouth, however getting the last bits of meat off those bones is just pure joy and incredibly tasty experience!

Let's talk slaw...............

This slaw is fantastic. The crisp textures are a perfect match to the tenderness of the short rib and the starchiness of the rice. I love the dressing, sweet, salty, spicy, fresh, tangy, and oh so beautiful with the slaw. The fennel adds a nice twist to the flavor profile. Oh, those peanuts are a very welcomed addition, love the crunch and nuttiness, perfect for this slaw. It is always nice to experiment and when it works to give a delightful end result for the soul and our tummy!

Final Thoughts..................

In conclusion, I like variety in my meal planning. For those of you who have gotten to know me, can easily tell that Asian cooking is on my list of favorites. The Korean way of prepping food and grilling gives us this clean, fresh, and exciting meal experience. So if you're thinking "what am I going to make for dinner or lunch today", why not go Korean and really change things up in your kitchen. Try this Korean-style Short ribs on Rice with Asian Slaw. You are going to be blown away at the depth of flavor and the plethora of diverse textures!

Enjoy!

Song of the day: "I'm so excited" by The Pointer Sisters. P.S. you may want to get up and dance to this, lol. I am!

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