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Gamjatang (beef Bone Soup)

Gamjatang (Beef Bone Soup)

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Gamjatang, a comforting Korean beef bone soup, is a heartwarming dish that brings warmth and flavor to any meal. Featuring tender beef neck bones simmered to perfection with hearty vegetables and aromatic spices, this recipe invites you to indulge in its rich, nourishing broth. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, Gamjatang is versatile enough to be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice. The unique blend of ingredients creates a satisfying experience that highlights the bold flavors of traditional Korean cuisine.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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 daepa (large green onion) (or 2 green onions)
  • 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)
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 tbsp perilla powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp plum syrup
  • 1 tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  1. Soak beef neck bones in cold water for one hour, changing the water occasionally.
  2. While soaking, prepare garlic, green onion, ginger, onion, and radish greens.
  3. Mix seasoning paste with minced garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce, perilla powder, black pepper, plum syrup, and water in a bowl.
  4. Blanch soaked bones in boiling water for 10 minutes; rinse under cold water.
  5. In a large pot with 8 cups of water, combine blanched bones with ginger, onion, shiitake mushroom, and doenjang. Boil for 90 minutes.
  6. Blanch radish greens briefly; set aside.
  7. After cooking the broth, discard ginger and shiitake mushroom; add seasoning paste and remaining vegetables.
  8. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  9. Stir in perilla leaves before serving.
  • Author: Amanda
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
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