Naju Gomtang

About the dish

Naju gomtang is a clear beef-bone soup, long-simmered until milky-rich. A restorative bowl Koreans favor even in summer — proof of the national love of brothy food.

Key ingredient

Beef (sogogi) — rich in quality protein and essential amino acids; iron and zinc support immunity and B vitamins fight fatigue. Year-round, mainly from Hoengseong & Hongcheon.

Ingredients

Main: beef bones, brisket and shank, radish, onion, scallion, garlic, egg · Seasoning: minced garlic, chili flakes, salt, sesame oil, sesame

Simple recipe

1. Boil the beef bones and discard the first water.
2. Add fresh water and simmer 2-3 times until the broth turns white; combine the liquids.
3. Add beef, radish, onion, scallion and garlic and simmer.
4. Lift the cooked beef, slice it thin, and chop the scallion.
5. Strain the broth clear through cloth.
6. Fry and julienne egg ribbons.
7. Serve the broth over beef, topped with scallion, egg and seasonings, salt to taste.

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