Sweet and Savory Braised Short Ribs for the Whole Family
Super Easy Braised Short Ribs Recipe Using Store-Bought Sauce
Enjoy a restaurant-quality meal at home! This braised short rib dish is perfect for special occasions or as a delicious side dish for kids. Using pre-cut LA short ribs and a flavorful pre-made sauce makes it easy and quick to achieve a deep, rich taste. With chewy rice cakes and tender vegetables, this delicious short rib stew is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Let’s make it now!
Main Ingredients
- 1.8kg LA Galbi (Korean-style short ribs)
- 1 large bowl of tteokbokki rice cakes (approx. 200g)
- 1/2 medium carrot
- 1/2 medium sweet potato
- 2 handfuls of green onions (mostly white parts)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Soak the LA galbi in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess blood. Thoroughly draining the blood is crucial for a clean taste without any gamey odor.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the soaked short ribs and blanch for 1-2 minutes. This step helps remove impurities and tenderizes the meat. Rinse the blanched ribs thoroughly under cold running water.
Step 3
Prepare the vegetables for the stew. Peel the carrot and sweet potato, then cut them into bite-sized pieces, similar in size to the short ribs. Cut the green onions diagonally into large pieces, focusing on the white parts for aromatic flavor.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the blanched short ribs and the prepared carrot, sweet potato, and green onions. Pour in the 360g of store-bought short rib sauce. Gently mix everything together with your hands to ensure the sauce evenly coats the meat. (Tip: You can adjust the amount of sauce to your preference, using the ratio of 20g sauce per 100g of meat as a guideline.)
Step 5
Transfer the sauced short ribs and vegetables to a pot or deep pan. Add the generous portion of tteokbokki rice cakes. Cover with a lid, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the sauce has slightly reduced. Enjoy your delicious braised short ribs! If the sauce thickens too much during cooking, add a little water.
