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Korean Beef Short Rib Soup (Galbitang)

Galbitang is one of the classic Korean soups that will nourish the body with its rich and clean taste, perfect for adults and babies alike!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 10 minutes
Soak Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Galbitang, Korean Beef Short Rib Soup
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Beef Short Ribs
  • 2 big stalks Scallions Cut in half
  • 1 big Onions Cut in half
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium-sized Korean Radish Chopped into four big chunks
  • Black Peppercorn

Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce for Soup
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper To taste

Instructions

  • Wash the short ribs twice, then fill up your pot with water and soak the meat for 1-2 hours. Afterward, drain and wash it 1-2 times again.
  • Fill up your pot with water and parboil the meat for 5-10 minutes. During this time, you will see a lot of scum floating on top. After parboiling, drain them out.
  • Fill your pot with water again and boil the meat on medium heat with the garlic cloves, onion, scallions, radish, and peppercorns. Let it boil for 1.5-2 hours.
  • At the 30-minute to 40-minute mark, remove the radish, chop in thin slices, and set aside for later use.
  • At the 1.5 to 2-hour mark, drain the soup in another pot and remove the bones and the aromatics.
  • Place the meat and radish back into the soup, bring it to a simmer, and season with minced garlic, soy sauce for soup, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve with rice and kimchi, and enjoy!

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