Seogogi Muguk, also known as Korean Beef and Radish Soup, is a comforting and flavorful soup perfect for any time of the year. Here’s a simple recipe to make this delicious soup:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef brisket, cut into small pieces
- 1 large Korean radish (or daikon), peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 7 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soup soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the Beef and Radish:
- In a large pot, add the beef pieces and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced radish. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, fish sauce, and kosher salt to the pot. Simmer for another 25 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
Finish and Serve:
- Stir in the sesame oil and sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound beef brisket, cut into small pieces
- 1 large Korean radish (or daikon), peeled and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 7 cups water
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or soup soy sauce)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, sliced thinly
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the Beef and Radish:
- In a large pot, add the beef pieces and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and add the sliced radish. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, fish sauce, and kosher salt to the pot. Simmer for another 25 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
Finish and Serve:
- Stir in the sesame oil and sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.