Ingredients

  • 6 - 10 pieces (1116g) bone-in short ribs (1.5 - 2 inches thick)
  • 6 cloves garlic , crushed and chopped
  • 2 (300g) small onions , sliced
  • 2 (170g) medium carrots , chopped
  • 2 ribs (90g) celery , chopped
  • ½ cup (125ml) red wine (Cabernet Sauvignon)
  • ½ cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock or good quality beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 1 - 1.5 tablespoon (14-21g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) regular soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • A pinch dried thyme
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Thickener:
  • 2.5 tablespoons (22.5g) cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons (45ml) cold water
  • Mashed Potatoes (Optional):
  • 3 - 4 russet potatoes , halved
  • 100 ml whole milk
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons (14g - 28g) unsalted butter