Description
Gamjatang, or Korean Beef Bone Soup, is a delightful and hearty dish that envelops you in warmth and comfort. This spicy soup is made with tender beef neck bones, aromatic spices, and fresh vegetables like potatoes and perilla leaves. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, Gamjatang delivers a rich flavor profile that will impress both novice cooks and seasoned enthusiasts alike. With easy-to-follow instructions, you can bring the authentic taste of Korean cuisine right into your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef neck bones
- 8–10 cups water
- 2 tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 1 oz sliced ginger (or 3 bay leaves)
- 1 small onion
- 1 dried shiitake mushroom
- 1 large russet potato (peeled & cut into pieces)
- 10 perilla leaves
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 3 tbsp perilla powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp plum syrup
- 1 tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp water
- 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
- Soak the beef neck bones in cold water for an hour.
- Prepare all ingredients by chopping and mincing as needed.
- Create a seasoning paste by mixing minced garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce substitute, black pepper, plum syrup, and Knorr chicken bouillon.
- Blanch the beef neck bones in boiling water for 10–15 minutes; rinse thoroughly.
- Cook the cleaned bones with water, ginger, onion, dried shiitake mushroom, and doenjang for about 90 minutes.
- Add the seasoning paste along with potatoes and remaining vegetables; simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh perilla leaves added just before serving.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Adjust the spice level to your preference by varying the amount of gochugaru. You can substitute lamb or turkey for the beef neck bones if desired. Enjoy Gamjatang with sides like steamed rice or pickled vegetables to balance its rich flavors.