Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi Jjim)

Ingredients

• 6 drieds shiitake mushrooms
• 2 pounds beef short ribs
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion , sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 7 cloves garlic , minced
• 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice wine
• 1 Korean radish , peeled and cut into chunks
• 2 carrots , cut into chunks
• 6 roasteds and peeled chestnuts , Optional
• 6 hard-boiled eggs , Optional
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup , mulyeot
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 green onion , chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak shiitake mushrooms in a bowl of very warm water until softened, about 3 hours. Drain and slice into strips.

2. 2

   Soak short ribs in a bowl of cold water for 20 minutes, changing the water a few times. Drain and bring ribs to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add short ribs; cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove any loose particles and excess fat; transfer to a large pot.

4. 4

   Mix 2 cups water, sliced onion, soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, and rice wine in a bowl; pour over ribs in the pot. Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in shiitake mushrooms, radish, and carrot. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until short ribs are tender, about 1 hour.

5. 5

   Stir eggs, corn syrup, sesame oil, and black pepper into the pot. Increase heat to medium-high; cook, stirring frequently, until most of the cooking liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Transfer short ribs to a serving platter and top with chopped green onion.