Suwon Wanggalbi

About the dish

Suwon wang-galbi is the city's famous oversized beef rib, butterflied wide and seasoned to highlight the meat's own flavor with a light salt cure. It grew alongside Suwon's once-thriving cattle market into a nationwide specialty.

Key ingredient

Beef (sogogi) — rich in quality protein and essential amino acids for muscle and stamina; iron and zinc support immunity and B vitamins fight fatigue. Year-round, mainly from Hoengseong & Hongcheon.

Ingredients

Main: beef short ribs, scallion, garlic · Seasoning: salt or soy sauce, sugar, pear juice, sesame oil, pepper

Simple recipe

1. Butterfly the ribs wide and score them.
2. Marinate overnight in soy sauce, pear and garlic.
3. Let the seasoning soak in fully.
4. Grill over charcoal until golden, taking care not to burn.
5. Serve with sliced scallion and wrap vegetables.

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