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Grilled Short Ribs with Miso

Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 17 Jan 2026

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These grilled short ribs with miso offer a sophisticated balance of sweet and savoury flavours, making them a standout choice for an outdoor barbecue or a high-protein midweek dinner. The marinade, enriched with dark brown sugar and toasted sesame oil, caramelises beautifully over a high heat to create tender, charred beef with a deep umami finish. Using flanken-style ribs ensures the meat cooks quickly while remaining succulent and full of flavour.

Served as fresh lettuce wraps, this dish is both interactive and nutritious. The crisp butter lettuce provides a refreshing contrast to the rich, salty notes of the red miso and the comforting texture of the sticky rice. It is a brilliant way to enjoy high-quality beef while keeping the meal light and vibrant, making it an ideal choice for healthy entertaining.

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Ingredients for Grilled Short Ribs with Miso

  • 240ml reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 120ml (packed) dark brown sugar

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil

  • 12 bone-in 1/3- to 1/2-inch-thick flanken-style short ribs

  • Butter lettuce leaves

  • Red miso

  • Sticky Rice

How to make Grilled Short Ribs with Miso

Whisk soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and oil in 15x10x2-inch glass baking dish. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Add ribs to marinade; turn to coat. Let marinate 30 minutes at room temperature, turning occasionally.

Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Brush grill with oil. Grill ribs until cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove meat from bones and wrap in lettuce leaves with small amount of miso and Sticky Rice.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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The information on this page is peer reviewed by qualified clinicians.

  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

    Authored by:

    UK recipe editors

    Peer reviewed by

    UK recipe editors
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