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Haejangguk

A hearty Korean hangover soup with rich broth, tender beef, kimchi, and chewy noodles, topped with fresh green onions. Perfect for a comforting meal any day.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
30g
Haejangguk
comfortingheartyKoreandairy-freebeefbrothychewyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the 1 lb beef brisket into thin strips. In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium-high and brown the beef until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the 1 cup kimchi and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until fragrant and the kimchi softens.

  3. Step 3

    Pour in 8 cups water and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until the beef is tender and the broth is rich.

  4. Step 4

    Meanwhile, cook the 8 oz noodles according to package directions until chewy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.

  5. Step 5

    Add the cooked noodles to the pot and simmer for 2 minutes to warm through. Season with 1 tsp salt, adjusting to taste.

  6. Step 6

    Slice the 4 green onions into thin rounds. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with the green onions. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • colander

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