Toran-dae Yukgaejang

About the dish

Toran-dae yukgaejang is a spicy beef soup made with taro stems — a 'fight heat with heat' dish for the dog days. The rich, fiery broth makes you sweat the summer out.

Key ingredient

Taro stem (torandae) — high in fiber to aid digestion and blood pressure; antioxidant and good for the vessels, gut and constipation, with plenty of potassium. Peak in September, from the Jeolla region.

Ingredients

Main: beef brisket, taro stems, bracken fern, mung-bean sprouts, scallion · Seasoning: chili flakes, chili oil, minced garlic, soup soy sauce

Simple recipe

1. Boil the taro stems to remove bitterness, then cut.
2. Boil the brisket, shred it along the grain, and reserve the stock.
3. Season with chili flakes, garlic and sesame oil.
4. Add taro stems, sprouts, scallion and beef to the stock and simmer.
5. Season and simmer until rich and spicy.

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