Recent Examples on the WebSprinkle the flanken or short ribs with salt and pepper.—BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2019 Options include boneless sliced chicken or beef, bone-in Korean-style (flanken) short ribs, or a mix of all three.—Larry Olmsted, USA TODAY, 28 June 2018 Tips & Techniques Prep Tip: These ribs are also called flanken-style short ribs or Oriental-style short ribs (not to be confused with beef short ribs).—Terry Grieco-Kenny, Woman's Day, 11 Jan. 2012
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Word History
Etymology
Yiddish, plural of flank, literally, flank, ultimately from Old French flanc
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