Brian Sunter

Kalbi Marinade

A versatile marinade that can be used for BBQ Kalbi and BBQ Mixed Vegetables. You can swap in pears or pineapple for the kiwifruit.

Tags: marinade sauce korean
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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion
  • 1 cup peeled garlic cloves
  • 1 bunch scallions
  • 5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large kiwifruits
  • 2 cups soy sauce
  • 1 cup mirin
  • 1 cup apple juice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup toasted sesame oil

Cookware

  • blender
  • spoon
  • sealable jar
  • refrigerator

Steps

Step 1

Add the 1 large onion , peeled and roughly chopped, 1 cup peeled garlic cloves , 1 bunch scallions (about 8 scallions), roughly chopped, 5 tbsp toasted sesame seeds , and 1 cup sugar to a clean blender jar.

Step 2

Halve the 2 large kiwifruits , and use a spoon to scoop out the flesh. Add the flesh to the blender , and toss out the skins.

Step 3

Add the 2 cups soy sauce , 1 cup mirin , 1 cup apple juice , or 1 cup water , 2 cups fresh orange juice , and 1 cup toasted sesame oil , and purée the mixture on high speed just until a smooth sauce forms, about 10 seconds .

Step 4

Pour the marinade into a sealable jar or container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Cooklang Recipe 
>> title: Kalbi Marinade
>> description: A versatile marinade that can be used for BBQ Kalbi and BBQ Mixed Vegetables. You can swap in pears or pineapple for the kiwifruit.
>> yield: About 6 cups
>> prep time: 5 minutes
>> tags: marinade, sauce, korean

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