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Japanese Braised Short Ribs

Fork-tender short ribs slowly braised in soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic until rich, glossy, and deeply savory. Serve over mashed potatoes or steamed rice for an unforgettable comfort meal.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless beef short ribs
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1 cup mirin
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • 3 cups water
  • 2- inch piece fresh ginger sliced
  • 6 garlic cloves sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving (Optional)
  • Creamy mashed potatoes
  • Steamed white rice
  • Scallions
  • Sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Season and sear the short ribs on all sides until deep golden. Drain off excess rendered fat.
  2. Return to the pot. Add soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, water, sliced ginger, and garlic.
  3. Cover and braise on low heat for 3–4 hours until fork-tender.
  4. If the sauce is too thin, uncover and simmer to reduce and concentrate.
  5. Serve with mash or rice. Done.