Clean and Refreshing Sogogi Mu Guk (Beef and Radish Soup)
A clear beef and radish soup made by stir-frying seasoned beef and radish, then simmering in kelp broth.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
This is a clear soup dish made by stir-frying seasoned beef and Korean radish in turn, then pouring in kelp broth and simmering. Skimming off the foam that rises while simmering gives you an even clearer, cleaner broth. It is mild and savory, making it great for mixing with rice for a hearty meal.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Beef100 g
- Korean radish (mu)150 g
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalks
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tsp
- Salt0.5 tsp
- Kelp broth5 cups
Beef seasoning
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) (or house)0.5 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine) (or cheongju (Korean rice wine))a little
- Ground black peppera little
- Place 2 pieces of dried kelp measuring 5 cm on all sides in 5 cups of cold water and steep for 30 minutes.
- Soak the beef in cold water to draw out the blood, then season it.
Steps
1. Soak the beef in cold water to draw out the blood, then season it.
Cut the radish into pieces about 3 cm on each side, somewhat thick, and diagonally slice half a stalk of large green onion.
2. Place 2 pieces of dried kelp measuring 5 cm on all sides in 5 cups of cold water and steep for 30 minutes.
3. Stir-fry the seasoned beef briskly.
4. When it is half cooked, add the radish and stir-fry until the meat is fully cooked.
5. Pour in the kelp water as it is and boil over high heat. When it begins to boil, remove the kelp...
6. Add 1 tsp of soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) and boil over medium heat until the radish is tender, skimming off any foam.
You can also add more minced garlic here according to your preference.
(If you leave the foam, the soup will look messy, so skim it off often.)
Adjust the remaining seasoning with 0.5 tsp of salt, add the large green onion, and boil briefly.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you leave the foam, the soup will look messy, so skim it off often.
- You can also add more minced garlic here according to your preference.
FAQ
Is there a trick to boiling the broth clean and clear?
Skimming off the foam frequently as it rises while boiling over medium heat keeps the broth from looking messy and keeps it clear.
Can I add minced garlic in addition to what goes in the marinade?
Depending on your taste and preference, you can add more minced garlic while boiling the soup.
When is it best to remove the dried kelp?
Pour in the steeped kelp water, boil over high heat, and simply take it out when the soup begins to boil.
What should I do if I didn't steep the kelp broth in advance? AI-generated
Generally, you can add the dried kelp directly to cold water, bring it to a boil, and take it out once it starts boiling, or you can simply use plain water.
