Galbi (Korean Short Rib) Rice Burger

This recipe takes some effort, but I promise it's worth it! Any of the components here will make for delicious inclusions in any dish.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash sushi rice until the water runs clear (at least 5 times) and cook in a rice cooker.

Step 2

Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it and season with rice vinegar mix.

Step 3

Place cooked rice in a cling film lined baking sheet (10" x 13" is perfect). Wrap in another layer of cling film and place another tray on top with some weights or heavy items to press it down. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.

Step 4

Use a ring mold to cut 4 circles (4.5 in diameter) out of the pressed sushi rice.

Step 5

Heat oil to 365 F and fry rice buns until golden brown (~5 min). Season immediately with salt and drain on a paper towel lined tray.

Step 6

Combine soy sauce, onion, korean pear, garlic, scallion, ginger, honey, mirin, water, sesame oil. black pepper, and chilli flake in a blender and blend until combined.

Step 7

Combine mayonnaise, thinly sliced green cabbage, rough chopped kimchi, 1 tbsp kimchi juice, thinly sliced scallion greens, and julienned korean pickled daikon (danmuji) in a bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 8

Combine mayonnaise, gochujang, and 2 tbsp of galbi marinade. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 9

Cut short rib into 1 inch chunks and grind in a meat grinder with a medium dye. Grind the meat again for an extremely tender consistency. (You can buy 75/25 ground beef to substitute).

Step 10

Add 2 tbsp of galbi marinade into the ground short rib and mix well. Form 2 x 6 oz (175 g) patties, using a ring mold to match the shape of the crispy rice bun.

Step 11

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil. Place a burger patty on the pan and season with salt and black pepper. Cook each side for about 2-3 min until nicely charred and your desired temperature is reached (I prefer medium).

Step 12

Assemble burger with a crispy rice bun, gochujang mayo, kimchi slaw, some julienned raw onion, and the short rib burger patty. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!