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Yukgaejang

Name: Yukgaejang
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Beef brisket', 'amount': '1 pound'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '8 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)', 'amount': '3 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '6 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrot', 'amount': '1 large, julienned'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onion', 'amount': '2 stalks, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Mushrooms (shiitake or button)', 'amount': '1 cup, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Fernbrake (gosari), rehydrated', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': 'to taste'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame seeds', 'amount': 'for garnish'}

Yukgaejang is a hearty and spicy Korean beef soup that warms the soul. This traditional dish features tender shredded beef simmered with a vibrant array of vegetables in a deeply flavorful broth, making it a comforting meal perfect for cold days or any time you crave something robust and satisfying. Rich in history, Yukgaejang was originally consumed by farmers to replenish their energy after a long day in the fields. The balance of bold flavors, tender beef, and fresh vegetables is what makes this dish a beloved staple in Korean cuisine, inviting you to savor each spoonful.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Beef brisket (1 pound)
Water (8 cups)
Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) (3 tablespoons)
Garlic (6 cloves, minced)
Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
Onion (1 large, sliced)
Carrot (1 large, julienned)
Green onion (2 stalks, chopped)
Mushrooms (shiitake or button) (1 cup, sliced)
Fernbrake (gosari), rehydrated (1 cup)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
Add the beef brisket to the boiling water and let it boil for about 5 minutes to remove any impurities. Drain and rinse the beef under cold water.
Return the beef to the pot and add the soy sauce, gochujang, minced garlic, minced ginger, and sesame oil. Stir well to combine the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a boil again, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Add the sliced onion, julienned carrot, chopped green onion, sliced mushrooms, and rehydrated fernbrake to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds for an added crunch.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Soup • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 45 minutes • Calories: 340 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 4g

Yukgaejang

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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