Braised Chuck Rib with Cheese and Pea Purée Risotto

Winner of Netflix’s “The Devil’s Plan: Chef Edition” and a chef deeply versed in European ingredients, Chef Sungjoon Kwon brings together European tradition and modern creativity, presenting sophisticated dishes that highlight the true essence of each ingredient.

Preparation time
45 min
Skill level
Easy
Braised Chuck Rib Ingredients (1 cup = 180ml) 

  • Irish Chuck Rib (Angus) 400g 

  • Onion : Carrot : Celery : Garlic (ratio 1:0.5:0.5:0.2), finely chopped – 1 cup 

  • Italy Rosso di Montalcino PDO Red Wine – 1 cup 

  • Tomato purée – 1 cup 

  • Bay leaves – 2 

  • Soy sauce – 2 tbsp 

  • Butter – 2 tbsp 

  • Salt, sugar, pepper, olive oil, and water – as needed 

 
Pea Risotto Ingredients

  • Belgian Organic Peas – 1 cup 

  • Romanian Chardonnay – 1 cup 

  • Rice – 1 cup 

  • Noord-Holland Gouda PDO Cheese – ½ cup 

  • Butter – ½ cup 

  • Warm water, salt, and pepper – as needed 

Instructions

Prep time
15 min
Cook time
30 min
Total time
45 min
Step 1

Braised Chuck Rib Recipe

  1. Season the chuck rib with salt and pepper, then sear in a pan with olive oil until browned. 

  2. In the same pan, sauté the chopped vegetables, then add red wine and tomato purée. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. 

  3. Reduce to low heat and let the sauce thicken slightly. Add soy sauce, sugar, and butter to finish the seasoning. 

  4. In a pressure cooker, combine the meat, sauce, water, and bay leaves. Cook for about 30 minutes. 
     

Step 2

 Pea Risotto Recipe

  1. Blend the peas with water, then strain to make a smooth purée. 

  2. In a pan, lightly toast the rice for 2 minutes, then pour in the Chardonnay. 

  3. Gradually add warm water while stirring over medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper. (You can also add stock—chicken, beef, or vegetable—for extra flavor.) 

  4. When the rice is al dente, remove from heat and stir in Gouda cheese and butter (mantecatura). 

  5. Plate the risotto, top with the braised chuck rib, and finish with grated Gouda cheese. 

Tips

Red Wine Pairing Italy Rosso di Montalcino PDO 2022 

With its red fruit aromas, spicy notes, bright acidity, and fine tannins, this wine perfectly balances the richness of the braised chuck rib and the creamy, nutty risotto.