Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipes

GALBITANG (BEEF SHORT RIB SOUP)

Steps:

• Soak the ribs for 30 minutes in cold water. Drain.
• Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the ribs, about 8 cups. Bring water to a boil, and then drop the ribs in. Let it come back to a boil. Continue to boil for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain the ribs. Wash the ribs under running water. Clean the pot.
• Return the ribs back to the pot. Add 13 to 14 cups of water, radish, onion, garlic and ginger. Add 2 tablespoons of soup soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of salt (use less if your soup soy sauce is dark and more salt). Bring it to a boil. Continue to boil, uncovered, for 30 minutes over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium. Remove all the vegetables. Transfer the radish to a cutting board. Discard the other vegetables.
• Add 2 cups of water. Continue to boil, covered, for about an hour until the meat is tender. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic and the optional noodles 3 or 4 minutes before turning the heat off. Cut the radish into thick bite size pieces and add to the soup. Bring everything to a boil again. Salt and pepper to taste. Skim off fat or use a fat separator to remove excess fat. Garnish with the chopped scallions to serve.

KOREAN BEEF SHORT RIB SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl cover the ribs with water and soak for 2 hours changing the water once during soaking. Drain and rinse the ribs. In a large stock pot cover the ribs with water and bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes. Drain and rinse the ribs under cold water. ( This will remove the draw out any impurities in the ribs for a more clearer broth.
• 2. Place the ribs in a slow cooker with the onions, halved scallions, garlic and radish. Cover with 6 cups of water. Cook on low for 9 hours.
• 3. Remove the rib meat from the slow cooker. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids. Place the ribs and broth back into the slow cooker. Add 2 cups of hot water and the oyster mushrooms.
• 4. Cook another 30 minutes on low. Meanwhile cook the noodles according to package directions. Add the noodles to the soup.
• 5. Add the chopped scallions. Serve with white soy sauce on the side.