Rich and Refreshing Beef and Radish Soup
How to Make Delicious Beef and Radish Soup Just Like Mom’s
Finally, discover the taste of the beef and radish soup your mother used to make when you were little! This recipe delivers that comforting, deeply flavorful soup.
Ingredients- 300g beef for soup
- 100g Korean radish (mu)
- 2 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 stalk green onion
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Pat the beef for soup dry with paper towels to remove any excess blood. This step helps to create a clearer broth and reduces any gamey flavor.
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the beef with 2 Tbsp of soup soy sauce, a pinch of salt, a pinch of black pepper, 2 Tbsp of sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Marinating the beef beforehand allows the flavors to penetrate deeply, resulting in a more delicious soup.
Step 3
Gently massage the marinade into the beef with your hands, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat a pot over medium heat, adding a little sesame oil if needed, and stir-fry the marinated beef. Cook until the beef is about 80-90% done and has turned a nice brown color. Stir-frying the beef well develops its rich flavor.
Step 5
Once the beef is mostly cooked, add the sliced Korean radish (mu) to the pot. Stir-fry together with the beef until the radish begins to turn translucent. This helps the radish release its natural sweetness into the broth.
Step 6
When the radish has released some moisture and the mixture looks a bit saucy, pour in enough water to cover everything generously. Bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the radish is completely tender.
Step 7
Skim off any foam or scum that rises to the surface during simmering using a spoon. This ensures a clean and clear broth. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Step 8
When the radish is fully cooked and the seasoning is just right, add the diagonally sliced green onion. Simmer for just another 1-2 minutes to allow the fresh aroma of the green onion to infuse into the soup. Your delicious beef and radish soup is now ready!
Step 9
Serve hot with a bowl of rice for a satisfying and hearty meal!
