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Thursday, 26 February 2026

Slow-Braised Short Rib

with wine-dark jus & gremolata

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4 bone-in short ribs, ~300g each

2 cups dry red wine (Barolo)

1 head of garlic, halved crosswise

fresh thyme, bay, black pepper

✦ more salt next time

✦ mood: a quiet Tuesday that needed weight

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Slow-braised short rib dish on white plate with dark jus, herbs, and golden reduction

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