Jjokgalbigui || Grilled Pork Galbi, 쪽갈비구이  Leave a comment

Jjokgalbi (쪽갈비): This refers to pork spare ribs that have been cut into individual pieces, typically with a short section of the rib bone still attached to a chunk of meat. The “jjok” (쪽) implies a smaller, individual piece.

Gui (구이): This means grilled or barbecued in Korean. It refers to the cooking method of grilling the meat over heat.

Therefore, Jjokgalbi Gui (쪽갈비구이) is grilled pork spare ribs. These are usually marinated in a sweet and savory sauce before being grilled over charcoal or a gas grill, giving them a smoky flavor and tender, flavorful meat.

A more descriptive English translation could be:

Grilled Pork Spare Ribs (Individual Pieces)

These grilled pork ribs are a popular Korean dish, often enjoyed as a main course or as “anju” (안주) with drinks. The marinade typically includes soy sauce, sugar or honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sometimes fruit purees for tenderizing.

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