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Gamjatang (beef Bone Soup)

Gamjatang (beef Bone Soup)
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Gamjatang, a hearty and spicy beef bone soup, is a delightful dish that embodies the essence of comfort food. With tender beef neck bones simmered to perfection, this Korean classic is enriched with potatoes, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs like perilla leaves. The result is a nourishing bowl of goodness that warms your soul on chilly nights or during family gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste preferences, Gamjatang is sure to become a beloved favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef neck bones
  • 8–10 cups water
  • 2 tbsp fermented soybean paste (doenjang)
  • 1 oz sliced ginger
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 large russet potato (peeled & cut into pieces)
  • 10 perilla leaves
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 tbsp Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
  • 1 daepa (large green onion) (or 2 green onions)
  • 1/2 lb young radish greens (or napa cabbage)
  • 1 serrano pepper (or Korean spicy pepper if you can find it)

Instructions

  1. Soak the beef neck bones in cold water for one hour, changing the water once or twice.
  2. Prepare ingredients by mincing garlic, chopping green onions, slicing ginger and onion, and washing radish greens.
  3. Make the seasoning paste by mixing garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, and other spices in a bowl.
  4. Blanch the soaked bones in boiling water for about 15 minutes; drain and rinse.
  5. In a pot, combine cleaned bones with water, ginger, onion, fermented soybean paste; bring to a boil and then simmer for 90 minutes.
  6. After cooking, add the seasoning paste along with potatoes and vegetables; cook for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Stir in sliced perilla leaves before serving hot.

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