Slow cooker galbi jjim, Korean braised short ribs
Beef short ribs braised until the meat slides off the bone in a sweet, savoury soy sauce with soft mooli and carrots. A special occasion dish that needs very little work.
- Time8 hrs 45
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.40 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 868kcal
- 29.5gcarbs
- 17.8gof which sugars
- 49gfat
- 20.4gsaturates
- 71.7gprotein
- 7gfibre
- 2.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the ribs in a large pan, cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes, then drain and rinse the ribs under the tap. This removes scum and gives a cleaner tasting sauce.
10 min - 2
Whisk the soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, grated pear, pepper and water in the slow cooker.
- 3
Add the ribs and onion and turn to coat. Push the ribs down so they are mostly submerged.
- 4
Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the meat is very tender. Add the mooli and carrots for the last 2 hours on low, or the last hour on high.
450 min - 5
Lift out the ribs and vegetables. Skim as much fat as you can off the surface of the sauce with a spoon. Taste and add a splash of water if it is too salty, or a little more sugar if you want it sweeter.
- 6
Return the ribs to the sauce to warm through. Serve in wide bowls with the sauce spooned over, scattered with spring onions and sesame seeds, with steamed rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
