Instant Pot Galbi Jjim (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs)

Ingredients

• 5 lbs beef short ribs
• 10 roasted chestnuts
• 8 red dates (pitted)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 8 cloves garlic (finely minced)
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 2 large carrots (cut into large chunks)
• 2 large potatoes (peeled and quartered)
• 1 stalk green onion (finely chopped)
• Pine nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Blanch the short ribs: ---

2. 2

   When I bought the ribs, they were large like this. You can have the butcher cut into smaller pieces if you prefer that

3. 3

   Soak the ribs in water for 30 minutes. This draws out the blood from the cut. Discard the soaking liquid and give the ribs a quick rinse with fresh water

4. 4

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pre-soaked ribs and boil for 5 minutes. This part is done to remove any impurities and unpleasant flavor

5. 5

   Discard the cooking liquid and rinse the ribs with cold running water to get rid of any scums or impurities

6. 6

   --- Cooking in pressure cooker: ---

7. 7

   Put the ribs, seasonings, aromatics and fruits in the inner pot of instant pot. Fill up with water until just barely covering the ribs

8. 8

   Close the lid and turn the pressure release valve to "sealing". Push "pressure cooker" and make sure it's on "high pressure". Set the timer to 50 minutes if cooking large ribs like the ones I have here. For smaller ribs, 40 minutes should do it. Then do a natural release

9. 9

   Remove the ribs from the inner pot

10. 10

    --- Add the rest of the ingredients: ---

11. 11

    I bought peeled and roasted chestnuts and so I don't need to do anymore prep for this

12. 12

    I didn't add the veggies together with the meat because they will be way overcooked. Add the carrots, radish, chestnuts, and red dates into the pot.

13. 13

    Press saute mode and cook until the veggies are soft and the sauce is reduced

14. 14

    --- To serve: ---

15. 15

    Have a taste on the sauce and adjust the seasonings to your preference. Garnish with some chopped green onions. You can also garnish with some pine nuts or other nuts such as roasted almonds or walnuts.