Galbijjim is a very popular Korean braised short ribs dish known for its combination of salty and sweet, infused in falling off the bone short ribs. I usually reserve this recipe for the most special of occasions, like Christmas, but it is perfect for the winter months when you want something warm and hearty to fill your belly and your home.
The first time I tried this dish, Mr. Heels and I were only still dating I was over at his house for the holidays and his mom came out with a beautifully presented plate of braised short ribs. The smell was so heavenly, I almost started drooling right then and there. Not the kind of impression you want to leave your future mother-in-law!
In the coming weeks, I tried every attempt to replicate the recipe. I scoured the interwebs, and seriously tried every recipe out there at the time. For weeks on end, I made Mr. Heels try each of my creations (not that he minded in the least). The recipes weren’t bad, but they weren’t as good as my mother-in-law’s! Finally, I got around to asking my mother-in-law, and we spent some time in the kitchen making it together. The way she breaks it down is so much simpler than the other versions I tried, and tastier too.
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