Pressure Cooker Kalbi Jjim Food

INSTANT POT GALBIJJIM

Steps:

• Stir together the pear, onion, garlic, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup, mirin and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl (see Cook's Note). Set the sauce aside.
• Place the short ribs, peppercorns and 2 teaspoons salt in the Instant Pot® and add enough water to cover. (It's okay if some ribs are not completely submerged; just make sure that the ribs on top are submerged at least three-quarters of the way and that the water is not above the maximum fill line.)
• Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. After the pressure cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick release cycle is complete. Unlock and remove the lid, being careful of any remaining steam. Drain the ribs in a colander and rinse off any impurities and peppercorns. Wash the pot, then add the ribs and sauce and set to pressure cook on high for 40 minutes.
• After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, wait 15 minutes and then quick-release. Unlock and remove the lid, being careful of any remaining steam. Transfer the short ribs to a large plate.
• Use a ladle to skim off any excess fat from the top of the liquid and then set the Instant Pot® to high saute. Add the radishes, carrots and mushrooms and cook until radishes and carrots are cooked through but still hold their shape, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir in the sesame oil and scallion whites. Add the short ribs and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with white rice or rice cakes and top with the scallion greens.

KOREAN-STYLE GALBI JJIM

Steps:

• Mix or blend together all the sauce ingredients except the cornstarch and water.
• Put the ribs into a gallon ziplock bag and pour the sauce on top.
• Marinate the ribs for at least an hour, no more than 24 hours, although I've cooked these without marinating and they worked out as well. You do get a deeper flavor with marinating.
• Pou in half a cup of water into your pressure cooker. Pour the marinade into the Instant Pot and use it as the liquid to help with the cooking.
• Arrange the ribs in a circle along the sides of the pot.
• Cook on High Pressure for 12 minutes, letting pressure release on it's own.
• Once done, you can either broil them for a bit or just eat as is.
• If you don't have a Instant Pot, you can just cook them on a grill or on the stovetop, or broil them in your oven at about 375F until done, but then you will have made Galbi, not Galbijjin. Equally delicious!
• Thicken with the cornstarch slurry (Corn starch and 2 tablespoon water mixed) with the Instant Pot on Sauté. Poor sauce over ribs and eat!

INSTANT POT SPICY GALBIJJIM (BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS)

Steps:

• Trim off any thick layer of surface fat. Place the ribs in a large bowl with enough water to cover all the ribs. Add a couple of tablespoons of sugar and stir until dissolved. Let the ribs soak for about 30 minutes. Drain and rinse the ribs. Drain well while preparing the other ingredients.
• In a small blender, blend the pear, onion, garlic, and ginger well. You can separately grate them if you want. Transfer to a bowl. Mix it with the remaining braising liquid ingredients.
• Place the short ribs in the pot, and add the vegetables.
• Pour the braising liquid over. Toss everything well to coat the ribs evenly. Close the lid tightly. Press the "Meat" function, and using the "+" button, set the time to 35 minutes (or 40 minutes for fall off the bone tender meat). Make sure the pressure switch is turned to "sealing". When finished, the Instant Pot will automatically turn to the "Keep Warm" mode. Leave the pressure cooker alone for 10 to 15 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure and opening the lid. You can leave it longer if you want.
• Stir in the scallion and the sesame oil. Remove the meat and vegetables from the pressure cooker. Spoon off the fat. Pour the sauce over the ribs to serve. You can also cool it in the fridge or freezer until the fat solidifies to spoon off, and then reheat the sauce. Garnish with the optional scallions and sesame seeds.

PRESSURE COOKER KALBI JJIM

Steps:

• In a pressure cooker, combine soy sauce, scallions, sugar, garlic, ginger and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Lightly season short ribs with salt and pepper, and add to the cooker. Toss ribs in the sauce. Arrange ribs in an even layer and top with the daikon, potatoes and carrots. Lock pressure cooker lid in place and set steam vent to sealing position. Select high pressure and cook for 30 minutes. Let pressure release naturally.
• Transfer short ribs and vegetables to a large plate. Loosely cover with foil or plastic wrap to keep warm. Carefully pour liquid into a fat separator or large bowl and degrease. Return liquid to the pressure cooker. Using the sauté function, simmer until reduced to about 1 1/2 cups and thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Add short ribs and simmer, turning, until warmed through and evenly coated in the sauce, about 2 minutes. Divide ribs among 4 shallow bowls. Repeat with vegetables, simmering until warmed, then distributing among the bowls.
• Spoon the sauce over the ribs and vegetables, and serve with rice and kimchi.