Kalbi Jim

20 ingredients
15 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds beef short ribs
  • 10 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 5 tablespoons dark sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons peeled and minced fresh ginger
  • 12 scallions, trimmed and roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (page 596), ground
  • 1/2 cup sake
  • 1/4 cup mirin or 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Asian pear or 2 crisp apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 or 2 fresh chiles, preferably long and red, minced, or to taste
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive or neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
  • 1 large potato, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 eggs for garnish, optional
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the first 14 ingredients and marinate overnight, covered and refrigerated.About 2 hours before youre ready to eat, put half the oil in a wide deep saucepan or flameproof casserole with a lid and turn the heat to high.
  2. 2
    Remove the short ribs from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and brown them on all sides, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Add the marinade to the meat, along with 2 cups water.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, covered, for an hour or longer, until tender.
  5. 5
    (These are not cooked until falling-off-the-bone tender, but tender as if they were a good steak.)
  6. 6
    Turn the heat back to high, uncover, and add the potato, onions, and carrots.
  7. 7
    Cook at a lively simmer until the stew is thick and the vegetables are done, about 20 minutes more.
  8. 8
    (You can prepare the dish to this point and let sit for a few hours or cover and refrigerate for up to a day before reheating and proceeding.)
  9. 9
    Meanwhile, if you want to make a traditional egg garnish, put the remaining oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.
  10. 10
    Beat the eggs with a little pepper and a pinch of salt, then add them to the skillet.
  11. 11
    Turn the heat to medium and let sit, undisturbed, until the bottom is lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  12. 12
    Flip and cook until the omelet is firm, just another minute or two.
  13. 13
    Turn out onto a cutting board and cool slightly, then roll up and cut into thin slices.
  14. 14
    Taste the stew and add a little salt if necessary.
  15. 15
    Garnish the meat if you like and serve.

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