Basic Grilling (with Beef Short Ribs)

Kalbi Yakiniku

Here's the simple grilled meat recipe and tips for using "Yaki Yaki San"

Equipment

Iga-yaki Grill, "Yaki Yaki San"

Servings

3 - 4

Ingredients

• 12 oz (360 g) boneless beef short ribs ("kalbi"), thinly-sliced
• salt and pepper

• 3 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, roasted
• 1 tablespoon minced scallion

• vegetable oil for the grill top

• lettuce
• thinly-sliced scallion
• daikon sprouts
• lemon wedges

Procedure

1. Season the meat lightly with salt and pepper (just one side is fine).
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dipping sauce. Set aside.
3. Set a portable gas stove on a dining table. Set "Yaki Yaki San" on the stove, and pour water into the reservoir up to about 80% full.
   
4. Heat "Yaki Yaki San" over high heat for 5 minutes. Turn down the heat to medium.
   
5. By using a brush or folded paper towel, rub the oil all over the grill top.
   
6. Place the meat slices on the grill and cook until your desired doneness.
7. As soon as the meat is ready, serve with the sauce or your choice of condiments.

Serving suggestion 1: Lightly dip the meat in the simple oil sauce.

Serving suggestion 2: Just squeeze some lemon over the meat.

Serving suggestion 3: Make your own lettuce wrap with above condiment(s) and scallion or daikon sprouts.

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About the measurements used in our recipes

For rice measurement, traditional Japanese rice measurement is used.

• 1 rice-cup = 3/4 US cup = 180 ml

Other conversions (US to metric measures)

• 1 cup = 240 ml1
• 1 inch (1") = 2.5 cm
• 1 ounce (1 oz) = 30 ml