Korean Braised Short Ribs Galbi Jjim
A rich, savory, and slightly sweet traditional Korean stew featuring fall-off-the-bone tender beef short ribs.

Total
2h
Prep
30 min
Cook
1h 30m
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 3 lbs Beef short ribs, bone-in
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Korean pear, grated
- 3 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 pieces Large carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 cup Daikon radish, cut into chunks
- 6 pieces Dried shiitake mushrooms(optional)
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 2 cups Water or beef broth
- 1 tsp Ginger, minced
Instructions
- 1
Soak the short ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess blood, then drain and rinse.
- 2
Parboil the ribs in a large pot of boiling water for 5-8 minutes, then rinse again to remove impurities and fat.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, grated pear, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- 4
In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, combine the parboiled ribs, the marinade, and 2 cups of water.
- 5
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 60 minutes.
- 6
Add the carrots, radish, and mushrooms to the pot and continue simmering for another 30 minutes until the meat is very tender.
- 7
Increase heat slightly and cook uncovered for 5-10 minutes to reduce the sauce until it is thick and glossy.
- 8
Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed white rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
645
32% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 28 g |
| Fat | 41 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 1450 mg |
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