Tender Braised Beef Jangjorim
Tender Braised Beef Jangjorim
Mastering the Sweet and Savory Korean Braised Beef (Jangjorim)
Let’s learn how to make Jangjorim, a beloved Korean side dish, using tender beef. This recipe will guide you to a perfectly balanced sweet and savory flavor that’s incredibly addictive.
Main Ingredients- 500g beef for jangjorim (e.g., eye of round, top round)
- 10 whole garlic cloves
- 3 red chilies
- 5 green chilies
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, we’re going to make Jangjorim, the quintessential sweet and savory Korean braised beef that everyone loves. What could be a better side dish for rice? Shall we get started right away?
Step 2
First, prepare 500g of beef suitable for Jangjorim. Place the beef in a pot, add enough water to cover it, and boil. It’s important to boil it until it’s tender enough to be easily shredded and no blood comes out when pierced with a chopstick. Boiling for about 30-40 minutes should be sufficient.
Step 3
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and rinse it under cold water. This ‘cold shower’ helps to firm up the texture and remove any impurities. Let the beef cool slightly, then trim off any sinew or excess fat. Shred the beef lengthwise along the grain. Shredding it not too thinly will give it a better chewy texture.
Step 4
While the beef is cooling, prepare the other ingredients. Peel the whole garlic cloves. Remove the stems from the red and green chilies and slice them diagonally. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds beforehand.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the delicious braising sauce. In a pot or deep pan, pour 1 cup (200ml) of water. Add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of oligosaccharide, and a pinch of black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Once the braising sauce begins to boil, add the shredded beef. Make sure the beef is well submerged in the sauce and mix it gently.
Step 7
Since the beef is already cooked, it doesn’t need to be boiled for a long time. Now, add the whole garlic cloves and the diagonally sliced chilies you prepared earlier. Let them simmer together until the sauce reduces and coats the beef and vegetables nicely. This is the key step!
Step 8
Simmer over medium-low heat. Be careful with the heat to ensure the sauce doesn’t reduce too quickly. Continue simmering for about 10-15 minutes, or until the beef develops a glossy sheen and the sauce reaches a desirable consistency.
Step 9
Voila! Your delicious Braised Beef Jangjorim is ready. The perfect balance of salty and sweet is truly exceptional. It’s incredibly delicious served over a bowl of warm rice. Enjoy this satisfying staple side dish with your whole family!
