
A hearty and spicy Korean beef soup featuring tender shredded brisket, fernbrake, bean sprouts, and mushrooms in a rich, aromatic broth seasoned with gochugaru and gochujang.
Nutrition
Provides high protein from beef brisket with moderate calories, rich in vitamins from vegetables and minerals from the broth.
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Energy | 879 kJ |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
Yukgaejang (Korean Spicy Beef Soup)
Beyond Kimchee (Hyegyoung K. Ford)
8
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
Ingredients
For Beef Soup











For Beef Stock





For Chili Oil



Equipment

Large stockpot

Large pot

Fine mesh sieve

Knife

Cutting board
Instructions
Add the dried fernbrake (gosari) to a pot of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let it soak for 1 hour until tender. Repeat the same process with the dried taro stem (toran). Drain both vegetables, rinse several times in cold water, and squeeze out excess water. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. The texture should be soft yet slightly chewy.
In a large stockpot, combine the beef brisket, onion, garlic, and Korean radish. Add 14 cups (3.3 L) of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam. Remove the beef and discard the vegetables. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, then set aside. Once the beef is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-size pieces. The broth should taste clean and rich — simmer a little longer if it tastes flat.
Slice the Korean leeks (daepa) in half lengthwise and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. I like to remove the pale green core from the white part since it can get tough once cooked. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the mung bean sprouts, and blanch for about 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms and leeks and blanch together for 10 more seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water, then squeeze gently to remove excess water.
Heat the oil and sesame oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) and stir gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant — don't let it burn. Add the shredded beef and blanched vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly in the chili oil. Pour in 8 to 10 cups (2–2.4 L) of the reserved stock, depending on how thick you prefer the soup. Stir in a teaspoon of gochujang to enhance the color and depth of flavor. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes over medium-low heat. Season with soy sauce, Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang), and anchovy sauce. Taste and adjust salt if needed, and finish with plenty of black pepper before serving.

Yukgaejang (Korean Spicy Beef Soup)
Beyond Kimchee (Hyegyoung K. Ford)
8
servings
0
per serve
0
minutes
A hearty and spicy Korean beef soup featuring tender shredded brisket, fernbrake, bean sprouts, and mushrooms in a rich, aromatic broth seasoned with gochugaru and gochujang.
Ingredients
For Beef Soup











For Beef Stock





For Chili Oil



Equipment

Large stockpot

Large pot

Fine mesh sieve

Knife

Cutting board
Instructions
Add the dried fernbrake (gosari) to a pot of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Simmer for about 20 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let it soak for 1 hour until tender. Repeat the same process with the dried taro stem (toran). Drain both vegetables, rinse several times in cold water, and squeeze out excess water. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. The texture should be soft yet slightly chewy.
In a large stockpot, combine the beef brisket, onion, garlic, and Korean radish. Add 14 cups (3.3 L) of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 45 minutes, skimming off any foam. Remove the beef and discard the vegetables. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, then set aside. Once the beef is cool enough to handle, shred it into bite-size pieces. The broth should taste clean and rich — simmer a little longer if it tastes flat.
Slice the Korean leeks (daepa) in half lengthwise and cut into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces. I like to remove the pale green core from the white part since it can get tough once cooked. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the mung bean sprouts, and blanch for about 10 seconds. Add the mushrooms and leeks and blanch together for 10 more seconds. Drain and rinse under cold water, then squeeze gently to remove excess water.
Heat the oil and sesame oil in a large pot over low heat. Add the Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) and stir gently for about 30 seconds until fragrant — don't let it burn. Add the shredded beef and blanched vegetables, stirring well to coat everything evenly in the chili oil. Pour in 8 to 10 cups (2–2.4 L) of the reserved stock, depending on how thick you prefer the soup. Stir in a teaspoon of gochujang to enhance the color and depth of flavor. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes over medium-low heat. Season with soy sauce, Korean soup soy sauce (gukganjang), and anchovy sauce. Taste and adjust salt if needed, and finish with plenty of black pepper before serving.
Nutrition
Provides high protein from beef brisket with moderate calories, rich in vitamins from vegetables and minerals from the broth.
| Calories | 210 kcal |
| Energy | 879 kJ |
| Protein | 21 g |
| Total Fat | 9 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 53 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2 g |
| Dietary Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg |
This information is AI-estimated. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.
