Vietnamese-Style Marinated Beef Short Ribs

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef short ribs (Korean-style (flanken-cut))
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• 0.25 tsp MSG (a pinch)
• 1 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp thick soy sauce (dark soy sauce)
• 2 tbsp garlic oil (can be substituted with regular vegetable oil)
• 2 tbsp minced shallot and garlic (mixed)

Steps

1. 1

   Place the short ribs in a large bowl with water and let them soak for about 15 minutes to allow excess fat and impurities to rise to the surface.

2. 2

   Wash the ribs under cold running water, scrubbing to remove any residue or foam, and rinse well.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, prepare the marinade by combining the garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, MSG, chicken bouillon powder, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and thick soy sauce.

4. 4

   Add the garlic oil and the minced shallot and garlic mixture to the marinade. Mix well until all ingredients are integrated.

5. 5

   Place the cleaned ribs in a container or marinating bag and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is well coated.

6. 6

   Let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours, though it is recommended to let it rest overnight so the flavors penetrate deeply.

7. 7

   Cook the ribs on the grill or in a skillet over medium-high heat until they reach the desired level of doneness and are slightly caramelized on the outside.

Notes

The initial soak is a common technique in Vietnamese cooking to clean the bones and meat, resulting in a cleaner flavor. If you don't have garlic oil, you can heat a little oil with minced garlic until fragrant and use it after it cools down.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Vietnamese
• grill
• barbecue
• beef
• easy recipe
• marinated