Inspired by the traditional Galbi recipe, the famous Korean barbecue marinated beef rib dish, this sauce harmoniously combines soy sauce, garlic, pear, apple, onion, ginger, and a touch of sugar to offer a perfect balance between sweetness, savory notes, and umami flavors. Ready to use, it makes it easy to prepare tender, juicy, and flavor-rich grilled dishes.

What is Galbi sauce?

Galbi sauce is a traditional marinade from Korean cuisine used to prepare Galbi, marinated beef short ribs or ribs that are grilled before serving. Unlike highly spiced marinades, Galbi sauce favors a mild and balanced flavor through the combination of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onions, and fruits such as pear and apple, which naturally tenderize the meat.

O'Food Galbi Sauce brings this authentic recipe in a convenient version, ideal for easily preparing a Korean barbecue at home. It also works with other meats such as pork, chicken, or even grilled vegetables.

Tasting notes

From the first moment you open it, the sauce reveals a rich aroma blending the sweetness of fruits, the scent of fresh garlic, and the depth of soy sauce. On the palate, it offers a smooth texture and a delicately sweet-savory taste, lifted by subtle hints of ginger.

After cooking, the meat becomes particularly tender thanks to the fruits in the marinade. The natural sugars caramelize slightly on the grill or in the skillet, creating a beautiful golden color and the deep flavors typical of Korean grilling. The result is delicious, generous, and perfectly balanced.

How to use the sauce?

O'Food Galbi Marinade Sauce is ready to use.

For best results:

• Pour approximately 100 to 150 ml of sauce per 500 g of beef.

• Mix thoroughly to coat all the meat.

• Marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

• Cook on the barbecue, plancha, skillet, or in the oven until lightly caramelized.

This marinade pairs perfectly with:

• beef ribs;

• ribeye steaks;

• thin beef slices for Korean barbecue (Bulgogi or Galbi);

• pork;

• chicken;

• mushrooms, eggplant, or grilled zucchini.

Serve with white rice, kimchi, salad, or stir-fried vegetables for a true Korean meal.

Recipe: Easy Korean Beef Galbi

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 800 g of beef (ribs, short ribs, or thin slices)

• 200 ml of O'Food Galbi Marinade Sauce

• 1 tablespoon of sesame oil (optional)

• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

• 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds

• White rice to serve alongside

Preparation

1. Place the beef in a large mixing bowl.

2. Pour the Galbi sauce and mix thoroughly.

3. Marinate for 4 to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

4. Cook the meat on a barbecue, plancha, or very hot skillet for a few minutes on each side.

5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and spring onions.

6. Serve immediately with white rice, kimchi, and a few lettuce leaves.

Why choose O'Food Galbi Sauce?

• Traditional Korean recipe.

• Ready-to-use marinade.

• Authentic sweet-savory flavor rich in umami.

• Naturally tenderizes the meat thanks to the fruits.

• Ideal for barbecue, plancha, skillet, or oven.

• Also suitable for pork, chicken, and vegetables.