Best Ying Yang Marinade Recipes

KOREAN BBQ SHORT RIBS (YANGNYEOM GALBI)

Steps:

• Marinade: Peel pear, cut into pieces, and place into food processor (discard the core). Smash garlic cloves; trim root end, remove peel, and add to the food processor. Trim any dry patches off ginger knob; then use a spoon to scrape off the skin. Roughly slice (to about the same size as the garlic) and place in the food processor. Pulse to finely chop, about 20 seconds. Add sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and sake, and pulse several times to finish the marinade. Set aside.
• Short ribs: Cut short rib slices into 2-inch pieces, making sure a bone is in each piece. Pour enough marinade into a baking dish to cover the bottom. Spread the sliced short ribs on the marinade; then pour remaining marinade on top to cover. Cover the surface of the ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 12-24 hours.
• Remove marinade from short ribs by draining them in a colander; discard marinade. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil in a thin, even layer. When the skillet is smoking, add short ribs, one piece at a time, in an even layer. (Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding.) Cook undisturbed until brown and caramelized on one side, 2 minutes. Flip over and cook another 1-2 minutes to brown and caramelize. (Note: To cook galbi on a grill, oil the grill grate, preheat to medium-high, and cook for 2 minutes per side.)
• Remove beef to a serving platter. Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and repeat with remaining oil and beef. Garnish beef with scallions. Serve with white rice or with lettuce leaves to wrap.

THE LAST 'STAGON (GRILLED FLANK STEAK) WITH YING YANG VEGETABLES

Steps:

• For the steak: Place the steak on a baking sheet or in a dish and rub with garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Let sit for 10 minutes.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the steak with some teriyaki sauce. Grill the steak until medium rare, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove the steak from the grill and let sit.
• For the vegetables: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, zucchinis and onions, and saute for 5 minutes, stirring. Season with salt and pepper.
• Slice the steak thinly against the grain. Serve with the vegetables.

YIN-YANG SALMON

Steps:

• Stir together the hot sauce, brown sugar, butter, honey, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously for 3 to 4 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is well blended. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• Coat a casserole dish with olive oil. Poke holes in the salmon with a fork, then place into the dish. Pour reserved sauce over the fish, top with green onions, and season with salt and pepper. Marinate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C).
• Bake salmon in preheated oven, uncovered, until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 25 minutes.