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Drain and rinse the ribs again in cold water to remove impurities.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the ribs in a large pot of boiling water and blanch","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil to create the braising liquid.","group":"Cooking","title":"Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, minced garlic, ginger","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Combine the blanched ribs, the braising liquid, and 2 cups of water in a clean pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Combine the blanched ribs, the braising liquid, and 2 cups of water","timerMinutes":45,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the cubed radish, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, and chestnuts. 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For a more traditional look, round the edges of the radish and carrot pieces to prevent them from breaking apart while simmering.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise"],"equipment":["Large pot","Mixing bowl","Knife","Cutting board"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy","wheat","sesame"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Main dish portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Galbijjim tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of water."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_05b8e34127%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=486bde2a-c270-4d72-8168-d8eeea540e8b","imageAlt":"Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Ribs) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["galbi","braised ribs","korean food","comfort food","savory","beef"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Ribs)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:24:04.874Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:24:04.874Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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