Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish

Name: Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Beef shanks; Beef bones; Water; Leek; Onion; Sea salt; Garlic cloves; Black peppercorns; Freshly ground black pepper; Daikon radish; Green onions; Cooked white rice

A Hearty and Nourishing Korean Beef Soup

Seolleongtang is a traditional Korean soup made from simmering beef shanks and bones for hours, creating a milky, comforting broth perfect for any chilly day.

6 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Broth

Beef shanks

2 pounds

Beef bones

1 pound

Water

10 cups

Leek

1 medium, cleaned and halved

Onion

1 medium

For the Seasoning

Sea salt

2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)

Garlic cloves

5, crushed

Black peppercorns

1 tablespoon

Freshly ground black pepper

To taste

For the Garnish

Daikon radish

1, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

Green onions

4, thinly sliced

For the Accompaniments

Cooked white rice

For serving

Preparation

Marinating the Beef Shanks

Soak beef shanks and bones

Soak in cold water for one hour, changing the water halfway to remove blood.

Rinse thoroughly

Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.

Pat dry

Pat dry with paper towels.

Preparing the Aromatics

Chop leek and onion

Chop the leek and onion into large chunks.

Bundle aromatics

Place in a cheesecloth or mesh bag for easy removal.

Slice daikon radish

Slice the daikon radish into uniform rounds.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Broth

Add beef shanks, bones, and 10 cups of water to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.

Ensure a slow, steady simmer to achieve a creamy broth.

Flavor Infusion

Add the leek and onion bundle, garlic, and peppercorns. Continue to simmer gently for 6 hours.

Final Seasoning

Remove the aromatics and season with salt. Adjust to taste.

Plating & Serving