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Tasty Korean Soup

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Tasty Korean Soup (Galbitang) is a hearty and flavorful dish with tender beef short ribs simmered in a fragrant broth. Infused with spices like ginger, garlic, and soy sauce, this comforting Korean soup is served with radish, green onions, and a rich, clear broth that’s perfect for any time of the year.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1.5 lbs beef short ribs

10 cups water

1 whole yellow onion, with skin (if organic)

2 green onions or 1 Korean leek (for broth)

2 green onions or 1 Korean leek, sliced for topping

2 thick ginger slices

3–4 dried or fresh green onion roots (optional)

1/2 medium radish, quartered into thin slices

2 tablespoons chopped garlic or 5–6 whole cloves

1 tablespoon soy sauce for soup (guk ganjang)

1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the Beef Short Ribs: Rinse beef short ribs under cold water to remove impurities. Place in a large pot and cover with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off any foam that rises to ensure a clear broth.

  • Simmer the Broth: Once foam is removed, add yellow onion (with skin), green onions (or Korean leek), ginger slices, green onion roots (if using), radish, garlic, soy sauce, and sea salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and beef to tenderize.

  • Strain the Broth: After simmering, remove the beef short ribs and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth, leaving behind the vegetables and aromatics, and returning the clear broth to the pot.

  • Shred the Beef: Once cooled, remove meat from bones and shred into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones and return the shredded beef to the strained broth.

  • Final Seasoning: Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more sea salt or soy sauce if needed.

  • Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls, topping each with fresh sliced green onions (or Korean leek). Serve with steamed rice and kimchi for a complete meal.

Notes

Spicy Version: Add a couple of sliced red chili peppers to the broth or stir in a bit of gochujang (Korean chili paste) at the end for a spicy kick.

Vegetarian Version: Substitute beef short ribs with hearty vegetables like mushrooms, tofu, or root vegetables.

Beef Bone Broth: Add more beef bones or oxtail for a richer, more collagen-rich broth.

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