South Korea Eats Chuseok Edition

beef short ribs

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: pork ribs

Pork ribs are often less expensive and still flavorful.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Tamari is gluten-free and can be more affordable.

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

Korean radish

🥗Healthier: daikon radish

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Regular radish is more readily available and less expensive.

Soak beef short ribs in cold water for 1-2 hours to remove excess blood.

Drain and rinse the ribs under cold water.

Combine soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.

Place the ribs in a large pot and cover with water.

Add the soy sauce mixture, onion, carrots, and potatoes to the pot.

Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and cover.

Simmer for about 2-3 hours until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.

Add green onions, sesame oil, and shiitake mushrooms in the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sugar or soy sauce as desired.

Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions.

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