Kalbi Chim
Recipe of the Week
Kalbi Chim
(Korean steamed beef ribs)
Courtesy of
Lois Kwan
Ingredients
2 - 3 pounds beef ribs
1-1/2 cups water
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon rice-wine (sake)
6 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame
1 tablespoon sesame oil...
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Recipe of the Week
Creamy white bean soup with kale
Courtesy of
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You'll find this recipe and over 400 more in Backwoods Home Cooking.Click Here
Ingredients
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Recipe of the Week
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Courtesy of
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Ingredients
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