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Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs)

A festive Korean braised short rib dish where flanken-cut or English-cut beef ribs are slow-simmered in a rich soy-pear sauce with carrots and mushrooms until fall-off-the-bone tender. Plan ahead: the braise takes about 2 hours.

150 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

KoreanDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbPork-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 4 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 2-in pieces
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 Asian pear (or Bosc pear), peeled, grated
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 carrots, cut into 1-in pieces
  • 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, stems removed
  • 8 oz daikon radish, cut into 1-in pieces
  • 4 scallions, sliced, for garnish
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 4 lbs cut into 2-in pieces beef short ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to draw out blood. Drain and rinse.

  2. 2

    Place beef short ribs in a large pot, cover with fresh cold water, and bring to a boil. Blanch for 5 minutes, skimming foam. Drain and rinse again.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1 peeled, grated Asian pear (or Bosc pear), 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tsp toasted sesame oil, 8 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper to make the braising sauce.

  4. 4

    Return beef short ribs to the pot. Pour in the braising sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Add 2 cut into 1-in pieces carrots, 8 soaked, stems removed dried shiitake mushrooms, and 8 oz cut into 1-in pieces daikon radish. Continue to simmer covered until the ribs are very tender and the meat reaches an internal temperature of at least 195°F (90°C), about 45 to 60 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Uncover and increase heat to medium. Simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the ribs, about 10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with 4 sliced, for garnish scallions and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve with steamed rice.

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What is Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs)?

A festive Korean braised short rib dish where flanken-cut or English-cut beef ribs are slow-simmered in a rich soy-pear sauce with carrots and mushrooms until fall-off-the-bone tender. Plan ahead: the braise takes about 2 hours. This reference files it under Korean dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 150 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs) reach?

For Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs), the target internal temperature is 195 F (about 90 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why blanch first in Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs)?

Step 2 reads: "Blanch for 5 minutes, skimming foam." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs)?

The entry for Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs) calls for 2 tsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Does Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs) contain sesame?

Yes: 2 tsp toasted sesame oil and 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs) the day before?

Yes. Step 1 is a built-in pause of 30 minutes: "Soak 4 lbs cut into 2-in pieces beef short ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to draw out blood." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 2 when you are ready to finish.

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