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Korean Kalbi Jjim (Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs)

olivia kim
51 minutes
4-6 servings
Beginner
This is a traditional meat dish eaten on special occasions like holidays and large gatherings, often fulfilling the role of favorite dish because of its sweet, tender, and succulent flavors. Most traditional Korean meat dishes like this one take considerable time and preparation (and deservedly so) but that doesn't mean this dish can't be made with shortcuts while retaining most.
Korean Kalbi Jjim (Spicy Braised Beef Short Ribs)

Total Steps

6

Ingredients

14

Tools Needed

7

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoons mulyeut (corn syrup) or honey
  • 7-8 pieces bbam (chestnuts)(optional)
  • 1 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 5 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
  • 1 tablespoons rice vinegar (or rice wine like mirin)
  • 1 bunch Japanese beech or enoki mushrooms (or shiitake)
  • 7-8 pieces daechu (jujubes or dried dates)
  • 3 pieces carrots, cut into 2-inch balls
  • 2 pieces potatoes, cut into 2-inch balls
  • 2-3 pounds beef short ribs
  • sliced green onion(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 1

at least 30 minutes

Optionally, soak beef short ribs in cold water in a large bowl for at least 30 minutes to remove residual blood.

2

Step 2

20-30 minutes

In a large pot over high heat, place the beef short ribs with pieces of halved onions, whole garlic, and ginger pieces. Bring to a rapid boil for 20-30 minutes, continuously removing scum from the surface. When finished, save about 2 cups of the broth for later use, rinse the beef under cold water, and discard the cooked onions, garlic, and ginger.

3

Step 3

Once the short ribs are cool enough to handle, make slits or incisions in each rib. Optionally, remove or cut away any excess fat.

4

Step 4

at least 1 hour

Return the ribs to the pot with the reserved 2 cups of beef broth and the sauce ingredients (sesame oil, soy sauce, brown sugar, gochugaru, rice vinegar). Cook on low heat for at least 1 hour. With 15 minutes remaining, add the potatoes, carrots, dried dates, and mushrooms, and continue to simmer.

5

Step 5

Near the end of the hour, when most of the broth has thickened or evaporated, add some mulyeut (corn syrup) or honey. The sauce should have a slight syrupy consistency.

6

Step 6

Serve on a large platter as the main course. Garnish with sliced green onion and enjoy with rice and banchan (side dishes).

Tools & Equipment

large bowl
large pot
knife
measuring spoons
measuring cups
skimmer
serving platter

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