Ryu Soo-young's TV-Style Galbi-Jjim
A home-friendly version of the galbi-jjim shown on KBS2 Fun-Staurant, using a pear drink instead of grated pear for glossy, tender braised beef short ribs.
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🥬 Main Ingredients
- Bone-in beef short ribs2 kg
- Korean radish500 g
- Onion1
- Scallions2 stalks
- Red or spicy green chili1
🥣 Sauce & Seasoning
- Minced garlic4 tbsp
- Minced ginger½ tbsp
- Sugar½ cup (100 ml)
- Dark soy sauce1 cup (200 ml)
- Tuna fish sauce3 tbsp
- Mirin1 cup (200 ml)
- Vinegar5 tbsp
- Korean pear drink1 can (238 ml)
- Water800 ml
- Cooking oil2 generous turns
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
Soak the ribs in cold water for 2 hours, changing the water once or twice.
Cut radish into 3 cm chunks and roughly chop the onion and scallions.
Heat oil in a wide pot, cook onion and scallion, then add sugar and let it dissolve.
Add soy sauce, fish sauce, mirin, vinegar, pear drink, garlic, and ginger; bring to a boil.
Add drained ribs and 800 ml water. Once boiling, skim off the foam.
Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 40 minutes, turning once with tongs.
Add radish and simmer for about 30 minutes more until both ribs and radish are tender.
Uncover, baste with the sauce, and reduce for 10–15 minutes to the desired gloss.
Finish with chili and sliced scallion, then serve hot with rice.
🌟 Pro Chef Tips
- • Use a wide, deep pot so the ribs stay mostly submerged.
- • The sauce concentrates quickly at the end, so lower the heat as it becomes glossy.
⚠️ Avoid Common Pitfalls
- ❌ Insufficient soaking can make the braising liquid cloudy.
- ❌ A long hard boil can make the outside salty before the meat becomes tender.
🧊 Storage & Reheating Advice
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm over low heat in a skillet with a tiny dab of fresh butter to restore full aroma.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What can replace Korean pear drink?
A. Use about 200 ml grated pear or pear juice and reduce the sugar if it is very sweet.
Q. Can I use frozen ribs?
A. Yes. Thaw in the refrigerator, then soak thoroughly in cold water.
