Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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3
servings
150 g

Thinly sliced beef offcuts

Thinly sliced

0.5 bag

Bean sprouts

Rinsed

0.25 unit

Carrot

Shredded

0.5 bunch

Chinese garlic chives

Chopped

2 unit

Eggs

Beaten

0.5 unit

Japanese leek

Sliced diagonally

1 clove

Minced garlic

Minced

1 tbsp

Sesame oil

500 ml

Water

1 tbsp

Dashida

2 tbsp

Soy sauce

1 tsp

Sugar

1 tbsp

Mirin

1 dash

Salt and pepper

2 tbsp

Gochujang

1 tbsp

Red chili pepper powder

1 clove

Grated garlic

Grated

Step 1
~3 min

Cut the vegetables into easy to eat pieces.

Step 2
~3 min

Finely shred the carrot.

Step 3
~3 min

Slice the leek diagonally.

Step 4
~3 min

Put the sesame oil and minced garlic in a pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir fry the thinly sliced beef offcuts until slightly cooked but not browned.

Step 6
~3 min

Add the water to the pan.

Step 7
~3 min

Simmer for about 10 minutes and skim off any scum that forms.

Step 8
~3 min

Add the bean sprouts, shredded carrot, sliced leek, Chinese garlic chives, Dashida, soy sauce, sugar, mirin, salt, pepper, gochujang, and red chili pepper powder to the pan in the listed order.

Step 9
~3 min

Adjust the spiciness by adding more chili powder and gochujang to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Beat the eggs in a bowl.

Step 11
~3 min

Reduce the heat to low.

Step 12
~3 min

Slowly drizzle the beaten egg into the simmering soup.

Step 13
~3 min

Turn off the heat and cover the pan.

Step 14
~3 min

Let it sit for 1 minute to cook the egg.

Step 15
~3 min

Transfer the soup to serving bowls.

Step 16
~3 min

Serve hot with rice (gukbap) and kimchi or Korean nori seaweed.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of gochujang and chili powder to your preferred spice level.

Adding a dollop of sesame oil at the end enhances the flavor.

Serve with a variety of Korean side dishes (banchan).

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Soup can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong (Spicy)
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with rice.

Serve with kimchi and other Korean side dishes.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Kimchi
Korean Nori Seaweed
Banchan

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Korea

Cultural Significance

A popular and comforting Korean soup often enjoyed during colder months.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner
Cold weather
Casual meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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