Description
Gamjatang, a nourishing beef bone soup, is a comforting delight that brings warmth to your dining table. Known for its rich umami flavor and invigorating spices, this hearty dish combines tender beef neck bones with wholesome vegetables like potatoes and radish greens. The aromatic blend of garlic, ginger, and Korean chili flakes creates a delightful kick that will impress both seasoned cooks and those new to the kitchen. Whether enjoyed on chilly nights or during family gatherings, Gamjatang offers satisfying nourishment in every bowl. With simple preparation steps and versatile serving options, it’s a perfect addition to your collection of comforting recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef neck bones
- 8-10 cups water
- 2 tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 1 oz sliced ginger (or 3 bay leaves)
- 1 small onion
- 1 dried shiitake mushroom
- 10 perilla leaves
- 1 large russet potato (peeled & cut into pieces)
- 1/2 lb young radish greens (or napa cabbage)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
- 3 tbsp perilla powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp plum syrup
- 1 tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Soak beef neck bones in cold water for an hour, changing the water once or twice.
- Prepare minced garlic, chopped green onion, sliced onion, and ginger.
- Make the seasoning paste by mixing garlic, gochujang, gochugaru, fish sauce, perilla powder, black pepper, plum syrup, water, and chicken bouillon.
- Blanch soaked bones in boiling water for 10-15 minutes; drain and rinse thoroughly.
- In a pot with cleaned bones, add water along with ginger, onion, dried shiitake mushroom, and doenjang; bring to a boil then simmer for 90 minutes.
- Blanch radish greens for 1-2 minutes; set aside.
- After simmering the soup base, discard ginger and slice shiitake mushroom; add seasoning paste and remaining ingredients including potatoes and blanched greens; cook for another 30 minutes.
- Garnish with sliced perilla leaves before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg