Galbitang (Clear Korean Beef Short Rib Soup)
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- Total time
- 210 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 10
About this dish
Unlike milky seolleongtang, galbitang should come out nearly clear, yet the short ribs still leave a faint richness from their fat.
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For that clarity the ribs are soaked to draw out blood, then blanched and rinsed before the real simmer starts. Leftover broth sets like jelly in the fridge.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Soak 800 g beef short ribs in cold water for 1 hour, changing the water 2-3 times until the water runs light.
- 2
Blanch ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities, then rinse well under cold water.
- 3
Place ribs, 2.5 L water, 1 green onion stalk, and 6 garlic cloves in a large pot; bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low.
- 4
Skim off foam carefully; simmer over medium-low heat for 1.5-2 hours until ribs are tender enough for chopsticks to pierce easily.
- 5
Cut 200 g daikon into large chunks, add to pot, and cook for 20 more minutes until the radish is translucent and tender.
- 6
While the soup simmers, beat 2 eggs.
Spread 1 tsp oil thinly in a nonstick pan and cook the eggs in thin layers over low heat, turning until fully set. Slice into strips and chop the remaining green onion. Add 2 tbsp soup soy sauce to the broth, then add the measured 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper gradually to taste. Top each bowl with egg strips and green onion.
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