Ingredients with Measurements:
-3 pounds beef short ribs
-1 tablespoon vegetable oil
-1 large onion, diced
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1/4 cup sake
-1/4 cup soy sauce
-1/4 cup mirin
-1 teaspoon sugar
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-2 tablespoons sesame oil
Special Equipment Needed:
-Large pot or Dutch oven
-Knife
-Cutting board
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add the short ribs and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the sake, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and pepper and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.
6. Uncover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
7. Remove the short ribs from the pot and set aside.
8. Strain the liquid and return to the pot.
9. Simmer until the sauce is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
10. Add the sesame oil and stir to combine.
11. Return the short ribs to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Time:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Temperature: Medium-high to low
Serving Size: 4
Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 515
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 46g
Substitutions for Ingredients
-Vegetable oil can be substituted with olive oil or coconut oil.
-Sake can be substituted with white wine or dry sherry.
-Soy sauce can be substituted with tamari or coconut aminos.
-Mirin can be substituted with rice vinegar.
Variations:
-Add 1/2 cup of diced carrots and celery for additional flavor.
-Substitute beef short ribs with pork or chicken.
-Add 1/2 cup of diced mushrooms for additional flavor.
Tips and Tricks:
-Be sure to brown the short ribs on all sides for maximum flavor.
-If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or broth to thin it out.
-Be sure to reduce the sauce until it is thick and syrupy.
Storage Instructions:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions:
Reheat in a pot over medium-low heat until warmed through.
Presentation Ideas:
Serve over steamed rice or mashed potatoes.
Garnishes:
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Pairings:
Pair with steamed vegetables or a side salad.
Suggested Side Dishes:
-Steamed vegetables
-Mashed potatoes
-Side salad
Troubleshooting Advice:
If the sauce is too thin, simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until it is thick and syrupy.
Food Safety Advice:
Be sure to store the short ribs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Food History:
Short ribs are a traditional cut of beef that have been enjoyed in many cultures for centuries.
Flavor Profiles:
Sake-braised short ribs are savory and slightly sweet with a hint of umami.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve with steamed rice or mashed potatoes and a side of steamed vegetables or a side salad.
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Region: Japanese