Dinner for 4

Korean Braised Short Ribs

Name: Korean Braised Short Ribs
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 3 lb meaty beef short ribs; 1/2 onion; 3 1/2 slices thin ginger; 5 cloves garlic; 2 white parts of scallions; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp sugar (optional); 2 tbsp honey; 1/4 cup cooking rice wine; 1/2 asian pear; 1/2 small onion grated; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 10 oz korean radish; 3 1/2 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 large carrot; 2 green parts of scallion; 6 peeled fresh chestnuts; 5 dried korean dates/jujube; 10 gingko nuts

$44.36for 4110 minServes 4

Beef short ribs simmer with Korean pear, soy sauce, radish, mushrooms, and sweet seasonings until tender.

Photo: koreanbapsang.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Beef brisket, 3 lb$7.49/lb typical	3 lb	$22.47Typical price
	Onions, 0.35 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.35 lb	$0.45Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 3.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	3.5 oz	$1.43Typical price
	Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.68Typical price
	Peaches, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Radishes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Mushrooms, 2.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	2.5 oz	$0.98Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 16 oz$0.70/oz typical	16 oz	$11.20Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 5 oz$0.45/oz typical	5 oz	$2.25Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$44.36

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceSugar and brown sugarHoney or maple syrupAsian sauces and pastesSalt and pepper

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110 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Typical price

$11.09 per serving$44.36 for 4

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Ingredients

3 lb meaty beef short ribs
1/2 onion
3 1/2 slices thin ginger
5 cloves garlic
2 white parts of scallions
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp sugar (optional)
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup cooking rice wine
1/2 asian pear
1/2 small onion grated
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sesame oil
10 oz korean radish
3 1/2 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 large carrot
2 green parts of scallion
6 peeled fresh chestnuts
5 dried korean dates/jujube
10 gingko nuts

Steps

Place the short ribs, sliced onion, ginger slices, garlic, and scallion whites in a large pot with water.
Boil the ribs for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse them.
Mix the soy sauce, sugar, honey, rice wine, grated pear, grated onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, pepper, and sesame oil.
Return the ribs to the pot with the sauce and 2 cups water, then simmer covered for 50 minutes.
Add the radish, carrot, mushrooms, chestnuts, dates, and gingko nuts.
Simmer uncovered for 25 minutes, until the ribs are tender and reach at least 145 F.
Stir in the green scallion parts and simmer for 10 minutes to thicken the sauce.

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