Description
Gamjatang, a traditional Korean beef bone soup, is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and spirit. This rich and hearty dish features tender beef neck bones simmered to perfection with vibrant vegetables and an array of spices, creating a deeply satisfying flavor profile. The addition of gochujang and perilla leaves adds a unique kick, making this soup perfect for family meals or festive gatherings. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice cooks can create this delicious bowl of nourishment that brings the essence of Korean culture to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 10 perilla leaves
- 1 large russet potato (peeled & cut into pieces)
- 1/2 lb young radish greens or napa cabbage
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
Instructions
- Soak beef neck bones in cold water for one hour, changing water once or twice.
- Prepare minced garlic, chopped green onion, sliced ginger, and onion.
- Combine seasonings: minced garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce, perilla powder, black pepper, and Knorr chicken bouillon in a bowl.
- Blanch soaked beef bones in boiling water for a few minutes; drain and rinse.
- In a pot, combine cleaned bones with fresh water, ginger, onion, and doenjang; boil then simmer for 90 minutes.
- Blanch young radish greens briefly; set aside.
- After simmering broth, add seasoning paste along with potatoes, green onions, radish greens, and serrano pepper; cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Add sliced perilla leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg