World Flavors Cookbook

Galbi Jjim (Braised Short Ribs)

A luxurious, celebratory dish of beef short ribs slow-cooked in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce with radish, carrots, and chestnuts.

Cuisine: South Korea

Ingredients

• 1.5kg beef short ribs
• 1 large Korean radish, cubed
• 2 carrots, cubed
• 10 chestnuts, peeled
• Sauce: 1/2 cup Soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup mirin, 1/2 pear (grated), 2 tbsp minced garlic

Instructions

1. Soak ribs in cold water for 1 hour to remove blood. Blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse.
2. Combine sauce ingredients.
3. In a large pot, simmer ribs with 2/3 of the sauce and enough water to cover for 1 hour.
4. Add radish, carrots, chestnuts, and remaining sauce. Simmer for another 45 minutes until ribs are tender.
5. Reduce the sauce until glossy.