Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Ribs)

Ingredients

  • 7 lb beef short ribs
  • 1 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup honey (or 3/4 cup sugar)
  • 3/4 cup red wine or rice wine
  • 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups water
  • 20 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 large sweet onions, sliced 1" wide

Directions

  • Optional but classic for galbijjim: soak the short ribs in cold water for 30 minutes, then rinse, to draw out excess blood for a cleaner sauce.
  • In a large heavy pot, combine the soy sauce, honey (or sugar), wine, water, black pepper, chopped garlic, and sliced onions. Nestle in the short ribs.
  • Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low, turning the ribs now and then, until the meat is fork-tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Uncover for the last stretch so the sauce reduces to a glossy glaze, spooning it over the ribs as it thickens.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve over creamy mashed potatoes (as in the video) or with steamed rice.

A holiday-worthy braise from Seonkyoung Longest on Instagram. The reel has no narration, so the method is the classic galbijjim braise.

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