Gamjatang (Pork Bone Stew)
Gamjatang is built on slow-cooked pork bones with a rich, robust broth. Potatoes and greens make the stew heartier and fuller.
Instructions
- 1
Soak 1kg pork bones in cold water 1 hour to remove blood, then blanch 10 minutes and rinse.
- 2
Add bones and 2L water to a large pot, boil on high, then reduce to medium and simmer 40 minutes.
- 3
Add 3 halved potatoes, then stir in 2 tbsp doenjang, 2 tbsp gochugaru, and 2 tbsp garlic.
- 4
Add dried cabbage leaves and simmer 15 more minutes until potatoes are tender.
- 5
Stir in 2 tbsp perilla seed powder for a nutty richness.
- 6
Top with green onion and perilla leaves, simmer 2 more minutes to finish.
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Variations
Pork Bone Gamja Tang
This gamja tang simmers pork bones and napa leaves for deep flavor. Perilla and sesame leaf notes make the spicy broth richer and aromatic.
Perilla Pork Neck Bone Stew
Perilla gamjatang has a nutty depth layered over pork neck bone broth. Spicy seasoning and rich meat flavor make it very comforting.
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