Spicy and Flavorful Yukgaejang: Quick & Easy Recipe
Super Simple Yukgaejang Recipe Using What You Have!
A hearty bowl of soup makes a satisfying meal, even without many side dishes. This is a spicy Yukgaejang made using ingredients readily available in your fridge! Enjoy a delicious and comforting meal with this easy-to-make spicy beef soup.
Main Ingredients
- 300g Korean beef brisket (Yangji)
- 1 bunch green onions (mostly the white parts, generously)
- 1 pack enoki mushrooms
- 1 handful dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in warm water)
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce or Korean soup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce or Korean soup soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by placing the Korean beef brisket (Yangji) in a pot with cold water. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Skim off any scum or impurities that rise to the surface during boiling to ensure a clear broth.
Step 2
While the beef is boiling, prepare the seasoning mix. In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce (or soup soy sauce), fine gochugaru, and minced garlic. Having the seasoning ready beforehand makes adding it later much smoother.
Step 3
Once the beef is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly. Before it cools completely, shred the beef by hand along the grain into bite-sized pieces. Shredding them coarsely will enhance the chewy texture.
Step 4
To the beef broth, add the soaked dried shiitake mushrooms (trim off stems and slice), enoki mushrooms, and the roughly chopped green onions. Bring this back to a boil. Adding plenty of vegetables will contribute to a richer and deeper flavor in the soup.
Step 5
Once the broth is boiling vigorously and the vegetables are somewhat cooked,
Step 6
Add the pre-mixed seasoning and the shredded beef to the pot. Continue to simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Simmer for another moment to finish. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed with salt or more soup soy sauce. Serve hot for a delicious bowl of Yukgaejang!
