Sake-Marinated Beef Ribs Recipe

Name: Sake-Marinated Beef Ribs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 meaty beef short ribs (8 pounds), cut crosswise into 2-inch lengths; 3 cups sake (rice wine); 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 medium carrots, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 24 green olives, pitted; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Pinch of saffron threads; Salt and freshly ground white pepper; 2 cups short-grain rice (about 14 ounces); 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

8 meaty beef short ribs (8 pounds), cut crosswise into 2-inch lengths
3 cups sake (rice wine)
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
24 green olives, pitted
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pinch of saffron threads
Salt and freshly ground white pepper
2 cups short-grain rice (about 14 ounces)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

1
Spread the ribs in an even layer in a large glass or ceramic baking dish.
2
Pour 2 cups of the sake over the ribs, cover and let marinate overnight in the refrigerator.
3
Preheat the oven to 350.
4
Drain the ribs.
5
In a large roasting pan, toss the ribs with the onions, carrots, celery, olives, coriander, garlic, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, cayenne, saffron and the remaining 1 cup of sake; season with salt and white pepper.
6
Cover with foil and roast, turning the ribs halfway through cooking, for about 3 hours, or until the meat is very tender; skim the fat occasionally.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil.
9
Add the rice and boil over moderate heat until tender, about 17 minutes.
10
Drain the rice and return it to the saucepan.
11
Stir in the soy sauce and mascarpone.
12
Spoon the rice into 4 bowls.
13
Spoon the short ribs and sauce over the rice, garnish with the parsley and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 meaty beef short ribs (8 pounds), cut crosswise into 2-inch lengths, 3 cups sake (rice wine), 2 large onions, thinly sliced, 2 medium carrots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sake-Marinated Beef Ribs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sake-Marinated Beef Ribs

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