galbi

American  

[gahl-bee, gal-, kahl-] / ˈgɑlˌbi, ˈgæl-, ˈkɑl- /

kalbi

noun

1. in Korean cooking, a dish consisting of grilled beef short ribs that have been marinated in a mixture typically containing soy sauce, ginger, a sweetener such as brown sugar, and other ingredients.

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Etymology

Origin of galbi

First recorded in 1955–60; from Korean: literally, “ribs”

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galbi

Korean food has become so familiar worldwide that Trader Joe’s even carries kimbap, japchae and galbi in its freezer section.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2025

My friend and I ordered the thinly sliced brisket, rib-eye and sliced pork shoulder, and there was also chuck flap, short ribs, pork galbi, pork belly and beef, pork or chicken bulgogi.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023

The smell of grilling meat — galbi and chadolbagi, or thinly sliced beef brisket — reminded her of the home she had left behind in South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2022

Or you could take your enchiladas as cooked by Shiku in Los Angeles for a special last winter, beneath a guajillo and ancho chili dak galbi sauce and perilla salsa.

From New York Times ● Apr. 27, 2022

But the highlight is the huge platter of galbi jjim, which is my favorite.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh