Galbi Jjim (Braised beef short ribs)

1h
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place 2kg of beef short ribs into cold water and drain the blood for about a day.
  2. 2Cut 2/3 cup (50g) of green onion into small pieces.
  3. 3Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 and 1/3 cups (260g) of dark soy sauce, 2/3 cup (100g) of brown sugar, 2/3 cup (120g) of rice wine, 1 and 1/3 cups (240g) of water, 1/4 cup (40g) of crushed garlic, 2/3 tbsp (10g) of crushed ginger, 2/3 cup (50g) of chopped green onions, 1g of pepper, and 4 tbsp (30g) of sesame oil.
  4. 4Cut 2 king oyster mushrooms (50g) and 2 shiitake mushrooms (50g).
  5. 5Cut 2 onions (370g) into 1/4 pieces.
  6. 6Cut 1/3 radish (360g) into 1/8 pieces and trim the bottom parts to round the edges.
  7. 7Cut 1 carrot (230g) into 1cm thick pieces.
  8. 8Cut 3 sticks of green onion (160g) into 2-3cm length sizes.
  9. 9Cut 3 spicy chilis (20g), 2 red chilis (20g), and 5 shishito peppers (20g) according to size.
  10. 10Rinse the drained beef short ribs again with water and put them in a mixing bowl or sieve to drain the water.
  11. 11Put 2kg of beef short ribs into a pot.
  12. 12Add the prepared sauce to the pot with the ribs.
  13. 13Pour in 1L of water into the pot.
  14. 14Boil the ribs and sauce for at least 1 hour until the meat is tender, adjusting water amount as needed.
  15. 15Skim off the foam and oil during boiling.
  16. 16Add 1/3 radish (360g) to the pot and cook well until it's almost done.
  17. 17Add 1 carrot (230g), 2 shiitake mushrooms (50g), and 2 king oyster mushrooms (50g) and cook well.
  18. 18Add 2 onions (370g) when the dish is almost 90% cooked and continue to cook.
  19. 19Add 3 spicy chilis (20g), 2 red chilis (20g), 5 shishito peppers (20g), and 3 green onions (160g) and mix well, then cook briefly until done.
  20. 20Carefully place the Galbi Jjim on a plate, arranging the meat and vegetables, and ladle the broth over for presentation.

Ingredients

  • 2 kg beef short ribs
  • 1.33 cups soy sauce
  • 0.66 cups brown sugar
  • 0.66 cups rice wine
  • 1.33 cups water
  • 0.25 cups crushed garlic
  • 0.66 tbsp crushed ginger
  • 0.66 cups chopped green onions
  • 1 g pepper
  • 4 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 sticks green onion sticks
  • 2 king oyster mushrooms
  • 2 onions
  • 3 spicy chili
  • 5 shishito peppers
  • 2 red chili
  • 1 carrot
  • 0.33 radish
  • 2 shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 L water

Equipment

big bowlknifepotato knife (optional)sievepotladle

Tips

  • Use thick beef ribs meant for Galbi Jjim or short rib soup, not flat LA ribs for roasting, to avoid excessive saltiness or meat detaching from bones.
  • Though not essential, minced ginger is recommended for a richer flavor.
  • Any type of sugar (white, brown, dark brown) can be used.
  • Shishito peppers are optional but add a delicious touch.
  • Carrots add color to the dish; bell peppers can be used as a substitute but added later to cook with residual heat.
  • Radishes are important for Galbi Jjim, but optional.
  • Shiitake and king oyster mushrooms are optional.
  • Draining blood from the ribs for a day is crucial, especially for frozen ribs. After thawing, rinse each piece under water to remove bone powder.
  • For an even more thorough cleaning and smell control, briefly boil the ribs in water to cook the bones and thicken internal blood before cooking with the sauce.
  • Prepare the sauce in advance to gauge the amount needed and to let the flavors meld.
  • When adding water during boiling, adjust the amount as needed depending on your cooking surface and pot size.
  • Skim off foam and oil during boiling, as the meat is not pre-boiled and contains blood.
  • Add radishes first, as they take longer to cook than other vegetables.
  • Carrots cook faster than radishes, so add them after radishes have cooked for a while.
  • Stir gently to mix ingredients without tearing them apart, especially the radishes.
  • Add onions when the dish is about 90% cooked and avoid adding more water at this stage.
  • Chilis and green onions are added towards the end of cooking.
  • Plate the Galbi Jjim carefully, placing meat first, then other ingredients, and ladle the broth over for a presentable dish.