🇰🇷 South Korean Cuisine

갈비탕

Short Rib Soup

Prep Time 3 hours
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 480 kcal

A clear, deeply beefy soup of slow-simmered short ribs with glass noodles and radish, the broth so pure and restorative it glistens like liquid gold.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef short ribs, cut into pieces
  • 1 large Korean radish (mu), peeled and cubed
  • 100g glass noodles (dangmyeon), soaked
  • 6 cloves garlic, whole
  • 1 large onion, halved
  • 2L water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 eggs, beaten (for egg garnish)
  • Sesame oil

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak short ribs in cold water for 1 hour to draw out blood. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
  2. 2 Place ribs in a large pot, cover with fresh cold water. Bring to a boil, then drain and rinse ribs again to remove impurities.
  3. 3 Return ribs to a clean pot with 2L fresh water, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
  4. 4 Simmer for 2 hours, skimming foam and fat periodically, until the meat is tender and the broth is clear and flavorful.
  5. 5 Add radish cubes and cook for 20 more minutes until radish is translucent.
  6. 6 Add soaked glass noodles and soy sauce, cook for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Make a thin egg sheet, slice into strips. Serve soup in bowls, garnish with egg strips, green onion, and a drop of sesame oil.

Did You Know?

Galbi-tang was traditionally served to welcome honored guests, with the size and quality of the ribs reflecting the host's respect for the visitor.

From The Culinary Codex — http://theculinarycodex.com/dish/south-korean/galbi-tang/