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Gochujang Pear Braised Beef Short Ribs

Name: Gochujang Pear Braised Beef Short Ribs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 lb Halal beef short ribs, cut into 2-inch chunks; 0.75 cup Asian pear juice, unsweetened pure juice; 3 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste); 0.25 cup Low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp Minced garlic; 1 tbsp Minced fresh ginger; 1 cup Daikon radish, peeled and cut into large chunks; 1 cup Carrot, peeled and cut into thick rounds; 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil

Melt-in-your-mouth beef short ribs braised in a rich, spicy-sweet gochujang sauce naturally tenderized with fresh Asian pear juice.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 80 min

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Technique to learn

Fruit Enzyme Braising

Using enzyme-rich fruit juices like Asian pear in braising liquids to break down meat proteins gently while adding natural sweetness.

Instructions

Step 1: Whisk together the Asian pear juice, gochujang, low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl until smooth.

Step 2: Heat a heavy braising pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef short ribs on all sides for 8 minutes total until browned.

Step 3: Pour the gochujang pear sauce over the seared beef, stirring well to coat all pieces evenly.

Step 4: Add 1 cup of water, bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then lower heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 35 minutes.

Step 5: Add the daikon radish and carrot chunks into the pot, stir gently, recover, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the beef and vegetables are tender.

Step 6: Remove from heat, skim off excess rendered surface oil carefully with a spoon, and serve hot over cooked rice.

Cooking tips

Asian pear contains natural enzymes that tenderize tough fibers in beef short ribs without needing prolonged boiling.
To trim extra fat, chill the finished braise overnight; the surface fat solidifies and lifts off easily.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Korean; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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