Korean Braised Short Ribs (Galbi-jjim)

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Blend the pear, onion, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper until smooth. Set this braising sauce aside.

   Ingredients used: 300.0 gr Asian Pear, 60.0 gr Brown Sugar, 32.0 gr Garlic, 15.0 gr Ginger, 2.0 gr Ground Black Pepper, 90.0 ml Mirin, 250.0 gr Onion, 15.0 ml Sesame Oil, 180.0 ml Soy Sauce

   Cookware: blender

2. Step 2

   Rinse the rib pieces under cold running water and check the cut surfaces for bone fragments; alternatively, instead of rinsing, visually inspect them and remove any bone splinters using clean tongs or a disposable paper towel. Place them in the large pot and add the water.

   Ingredients used: 1800.0 gr Beef Short Rib, 1500.0 ml Water

   Cookware: large pot

3. Step 3

   Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Skim away foam and impurities, then reduce to low heat and simmer uncovered.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large pot, slotted spoon

4. Step 4

   Stir in the prepared braising sauce. Cover and simmer over low heat until the ribs begin to soften, turning them once or twice.

   Timer: 75 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large pot

5. Step 5

   Skim excess rendered fat from the surface of the braising liquid.

   Cookware: large pot, slotted spoon

6. Step 6

   Cut the daikon and carrots as specified, then add them with the mushrooms, chestnuts, and jujubes. Cover and simmer over low heat until the vegetables and beef are tender.

   Timer: 35 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 250.0 gr Carrot, 12.0 piece Chestnut, 500.0 gr Daikon Radish, 8.0 piece Dried Jujube, 8.0 piece Shiitake Mushroom

   Cookware: Chef Knife, cutting board, large pot

7. Step 7

   Uncover and simmer over medium heat until the sauce is glossy and lightly thickened, turning the ribs occasionally to coat them.

   Timer: 15 min (fixed)

   Cookware: large pot

8. Step 8

   Add the scallions and simmer over low heat just until softened.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 60.0 gr Scallion

   Cookware: large pot

9. Step 9

   Transfer the ribs, vegetables, and sauce to a serving platter. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and serve hot.

   Ingredients used: 9.0 gr Sesame Seed

   Cookware: serving platter