Korean-Style Grilled Beef Short Ribs and Scallions
 
    6      2" thick      beef short ribs
    5      cloves        garlic -- minced
      1/2  cup           soy sauce
    3      tablespoons   oriental sesame oil
    2      teaspoons     fresh ginger root -- minced
    3      tablespoons   sugar
    2      teaspoons     white vinegar
    2      teaspoons     sesame seed
    1      teaspoon      pepper
   18                    scallion -- trimmed
 
 Cut through the meaty side of each short rib to the bone at 1/2 inch
 intervals, leaving the meat attached to the bone. In a bowl whisk together
 well the garlic, soy sauce, oil, ginger root, sugar, vinegar,sesame seeds,
 pepper and coat each thoroughly with the marinade. Transfer the ribs as they
 are coated to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the scallon and any
 remaining marinadeto the bag, seal the bag and let the mixture marinate,
 chilled, turning the bag occasionally overnight.
 Grill the ribs, and the marinade discard, meaty side down on a oiled rack
 set 4-5 inches over glowing coals for 8 min., turn them and grill them for 6
 min. more for medium-rare. Grill the scallions for 4 min. or until they are
 just brown.