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Korean Winter Soup

Korean Winter Soup: Cozy Up with Hearty Beef Brisket Delight

Discover the warmth of Korean Winter Soup, a hearty blend of beef brisket and spicy broth that brings comfort on chilly evenings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Beef Brisket or chuck roast or short ribs
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 1 tablespoon Gochugaru Korean red pepper powder
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 4 cups Napa Cabbage sliced
  • 1 block Firm Tofu cubed
  • 1 medium Daikon Radish sliced
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 2 stalks Green Onions sliced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 2 cups Cooked White Rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Slotted Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine the beef brisket with approximately 8 cups of water. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 30 minutes.
  2. Carefully skim any foam or impurities that have risen to the surface of the broth using a slotted spoon.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, and the minced garlic. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Add the chopped onions, sliced napa cabbage, cubed tofu, and sliced daikon radish, then simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
  5. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced green onions until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the sautéed green onions into the soup, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with cooked white rice on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the beef to simmer gently for best tenderness and customize spice levels as per preference.

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