Simple and Refreshing Beef and Radish Soup (So-gogi Mut-guk)
The Essence of Home Cooking! An Easy Recipe for Beef and Radish Soup
When the cold winds blow, a warm bowl of soup is just what you need. Learn how to easily and deliciously make beef and radish soup at home. The harmony of clear, refreshing broth, tender beef, and crisp radish is truly exquisite. Shall we start now?
Main Ingredients- Radish (Mu) 1/3 (approx. 300g)
- Scallion (Daepa) 1 stalk (focus on the white part)
- Water 1.5L (approx. 6 cups)
- Beef (for soup) 250g
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the radish, the key to a clear and refreshing broth. Peel the radish and slice it thinly into about 0.5cm thick pieces. Slicing them thinly is important, as thicker pieces will take longer to cook.
Step 2
Next, prepare the scallions. Slice the scallions diagonally into about 0.5cm thick pieces. Using mostly the white parts will give the soup a more refreshing flavor.
Step 3
Pour 1.5 liters of clean water into a pot to make the broth and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 4
Soak the beef in cold water for about 30 minutes to remove excess blood. Removing the blood is crucial for a clean-tasting soup without any gamey odor.
Step 5
Once the water in the pot is boiling vigorously, add the drained beef.
Step 6
As soon as you add the beef, foam will start to rise. This foam consists of impurities from the blood and meat, so skim it off thoroughly with a spoon. This step is essential for a clear and clean-tasting broth. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to partially cook the beef.
Step 7
After the beef has cooked slightly and you’ve skimmed off the foam, add the thinly sliced radish to the broth.
Step 8
Now it’s time for seasoning. Add 2 Tbsp of soy sauce for soup, 1 Tbsp of coarse salt, 1 Tbsp of cooking wine, and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Mix well. Soy sauce for soup adds a rich umami flavor but can darken the broth’s color. If you prefer a clear, light-colored soup, reduce or omit the soy sauce and season only with salt. After adding all the seasonings, continue to simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes until the radish becomes translucent.
Step 9
Once the radish is tender and fully cooked, add the diagonally sliced scallions generously and simmer for another moment. The fragrant aroma of the scallions will enhance the soup’s flavor.
Step 10
And there you have it – delicious beef and radish soup is ready! For an extra touch of flavor, sprinkle a little pepper. Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice!
