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Close-up of deeply browned Asian Beef Short Ribs with charred, sticky edges resting in a rustic off-white ceramic bowl.

The Ultimate Sticky Glazed Asian Beef Short Ribs

Master restaurant-quality Asian Beef Short Ribs with this recipe. Slow-roasted until pull-apart tender, featuring beautifully charred edges, a deeply caramelized sticky soy glaze, and a rich dark reduction sauce over fluffy jasmine rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American Asian, Asian Fusion
Calories: 890

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 lbs bone-in beef short ribs 1.8kg, thick English cut
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil 30ml, canola or vegetable
  • 4 cloves garlic 12g, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger 15g, grated
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce 120ml
  • 1/4 cup dark soy sauce 60ml, crucial for the dark glossy color
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 100g, packed tightly
  • 1 cup unsalted beef broth 240ml
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar 30ml
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 8g, mixed with 2 tbsp (30ml) cold water for the slurry
  • 1 cup white jasmine rice 200g, uncooked, rinsed well
  • 1 tbsp white sesame seeds 9g, lightly toasted
  • 2 whole green scallions 30g, thinly sliced on a bias

Equipment

  • 1 Heavy-Bottomed Dutch Oven Essential for even heat distribution during the slow braise.
  • 1 Stainless Steel Tongs Used for safely rotating the heavy bone-in ribs during the searing process.

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the bone-in beef short ribs completely dry with paper towels. Heat the neutral oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the ribs for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned and charred on the edges, then remove and set aside.
  2. Lower the heat to medium and drain all but 1 tbsp of fat from the pot. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 60 seconds. Whisk in the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, beef broth, and rice vinegar, scraping up any browned bits.
  3. Return the seared beef to the pot, bring the liquid to a simmer, cover with a lid, and transfer to a 325°F (165°C) oven. Braise for 2.5 hours until the meat is pull-apart tender.
  4. While the beef braises, combine the rinsed jasmine rice with 1.25 cups (300ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Let steam off the heat for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Remove the tender ribs from the Dutch oven. Skim excess fat from the braising liquid. Place the pot on the stove over medium heat, whisk in the cornstarch slurry, and simmer for 3-5 minutes until it transforms into a thick, dark brown reduction sauce.
  6. Spoon fluffy white jasmine rice into shallow bowls. Top with a bone-in beef short rib. Ladle the hot sticky caramelized soy glaze over the meat. Garnish heavily with toasted white sesame seeds and thinly sliced green scallions.

Notes

Use Dark Soy Sauce:
Regular soy sauce will not provide the rich, glossy mahogany color required for this visual masterpiece. Do not skip the dark soy sauce.
Searing Tip:
Make sure your meat is completely dry before searing. Excess moisture will cause the beef to steam rather than develop those coveted charred, sticky edges.
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