Galbi Jjim - Korean Braised Short Ribs

Step 1

Soak the short ribs in cold water for 3-4 hours. Once every hour, replace this water with fresh water.

Step 2

While you wait, let's prep the fresh ingredients: Cut a Korean Pear in half (we'll use only half of it) and peel it. Then cut and peel 1/2 a whole onion. Set aside 6 cloves of garlic.

Step 3

Take out a blender. Throw in the Korea Pear, Onion and Garlic. Then, add in the other ingredients: Soy Sauce (10 Tablespoons), Mirim (10 Tablespoons), Oyster Sauce (1 Tablespoon), Honey (2 Tablespoons), Sugar (2 Tablespoons), Minced Ginger (1 teaspoon!), Sesame Oil (1 Tablespoon) and Black Pepper (8 shakes). Give it a good mix with the blender.

Step 4

After 3 hours of soaking, drain the water from the short ribs. Next, fill a pot with water. Bring it up to boil first. Then place each meat piece into the pot and set a timer for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, drain the water and give each short rib one final rinse under running water. Let it sit in a strainer and drip-off excess water.

Step 5

Take out a mixing bowl. Place-in the blanched short ribs and cover them with the marinade sauce. Next, cover the mixing bowl with aluminium foil. Place in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours (or overnight). For the best flavor... leave in the refrigerator to marinate for 24 hours.

Step 6

The next day, take out a large pot (that has a matching lid!). Place-in the short ribs, along with all of the marinade. Then add-in 1 cup of water. Bring the pot up to boil. Once it starts to boil, use a soup ladle and skim the scum off the top. Now, place the lid-on and let it boil away on medium-high heat for 25-30 minutes.

Step 7

While you wait, prep fresh ingredients: Cut Korean Radish and carrots into large chunks. (Optional step: Round-out the edges of the veggies as shown in video). Cut Shiitake Mushrooms in half. Chop Spring Onion stalks at a slight slant.

Step 8

After 25-30 minutes, open the lid. Use a chopstick and poke the meat to see if it goes through. If it's very firm, please reduce for a bit longer (ok to add a bit of more water).

Step 9

Next, add-in the Korean Radish and Carrot chunks. Gently stir it into the broth. Place the lid back on and allow it to reduce on medium heat for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

After 10-15 minutes, check to see if the carrots have turned soft. If so, add in the mushrooms. Give it another 5 minutes to reduce. (Note: If you're broth has reduced too much, simply add-in some more water).

Step 11

Give a final poke of the meat and ingredients. Check to see if they are all tender. If they aren't - simply put the lid back on and let it reduce for longer. (Note: If you're broth has reduced too much, simply add-in some more water).

Step 12

Turn off the heat and plate. Serve with a bowl of hot rice! Bon Appetit!