
Galbitang Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef short ribs
- 8 cups water
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 piece ginger, sliced
- 2 green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 daikon radish, cut into chunks
- 1 carrot, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 eggs, hard-boiled and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Soak beef ribs in cold water for 30 minutes to remove blood
- In a large pot, combine ribs, water, onion, garlic, and ginger
- Bring to a boil and skim off foam
- Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours
- Add daikon and carrot, simmering for 20 minutes
- Add green onions and cook for 10 minutes
- Season with soy sauce, fish sauce, salt, and pepper
- Drizzle with sesame oil
- Remove ribs and cut meat from bones
- Return meat to soup
- Garnish with hard-boiled eggs and cilantro
- Serve hot with rice
Special Notes
This traditional Korean galbitang is a clear, flavorful soup made with beef short ribs. The long simmering time creates a rich, clear broth. The key is to skim the foam during cooking to keep the broth clear. This soup is often served with kimchi and other Korean side dishes. The daikon radish adds a subtle sweetness that balances the savory broth. This dish is perfect for cold weather and is considered a comfort food in Korea.