
Yukgaejang
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🇰🇷 Korean
Yukgaejang is a deeply savory, spicy Korean beef soup bursting with shredded brisket, tender wild fern stems and crunchy bean sprouts in a richly seasoned, red-chili broth. Hearty and comforting, it’s layered with aromatics and sesame oil for a warm, smoky finish—perfect for cold nights or whenever you crave bold, homey flavors.
Effort
Heavy
Difficulty
Medium
Price
5,07€/ serving
Kcal
Protein
Fiber
Method
Place the Beef Brisket in a large pot and cover with Water; add one halved Onion, several whole Garlic cloves, sliced Ginger, the white parts of Scallions, and a tablespoon of Black Peppercorns. Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook until the brisket is very tender, about 1.5–2 hours.
Remove the meat and reserve the cooking liquid by straining it into another pot; discard the solids. Let the brisket cool slightly, then shred it by hand into bite-sized pieces.
While the broth is cooking or cooling, prepare the vegetables: soak or simmer the Dried Gosari (bracken) until tender, then drain and roughly chop; blanch and slice the Taro Stems if they require softening, and set aside.
Blanch the Mung Bean Sprouts in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then drain and refresh under cold water to keep them crisp; set aside.
Cook the Dangmyeon (glass noodles) according to package instructions until soft, drain, rinse under cold water, cut into manageable lengths, and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded brisket with 1–2 tablespoons Guk-Ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce), 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce, 1–2 tablespoons Gochugaru (adjust to taste), 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil, a pinch of Sea Salt, and freshly ground Black Pepper; add minced Garlic if you like an extra garlicky punch. Toss thoroughly so the meat soaks up the seasoning.
Return the strained broth to a simmer, add the seasoned shredded beef, the prepared Dried Gosari, Taro Stems, blanched Mung Bean Sprouts, and Dangmyeon. Simmer gently for 10–15 minutes so the flavors meld and the noodles absorb the broth.
Beat the Eggs lightly and slowly drizzle them into the simmering soup while stirring to create delicate egg ribbons, or simply add beaten egg and give a gentle stir to incorporate.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more Guk-Ganjang or Sea Salt if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with slices of the green parts of Scallions, an extra drizzle of Sesame Oil, a sprinkle of Gochugaru and a crack of Black Pepper to finish.
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
CARBS
39.3g
PROTEIN
64g
FAT
29.7g
SUGAR
5.2g
SATURATED FAT
9.1g
FIBER
17.6g
SODIUM
9.6g
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
Adjust servings
For the beef broth
- 600g Beef Brisket, or Shank
- 2.5 l Water
- 1 Onion
- 6 cloves ofGarlic
- 5 centimeter (cm)s ofGinger, piece
- 2 Scallions, white parts
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorns, whole
Vegetables and add-ins
- 6 large Scallions, green Korean scallions/large leeks, cut into 6–7 cm lengths
- 150g Dried Gosari, fernbrake, soaked and boiled until tender, then rinsed
- 150g Taro Stem, torandae, soaked and boiled until tender, then rinsed
- 200g Mung Bean Sprouts, rinsed
- 100g Dangmyeon, sweet potato glass noodles, soaked in warm water until pliable
- 2 Eggs, lightly beaten
Seasoning paste (yukgaejang yangnyeom)
- 3 tbsp Gochugaru, Korean red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 2 tbsp Guk-Ganjang, Korean soup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce, regular
- 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Sea Salt, fine (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Pepper (Black), ground