Beef Short Rib Soup

Galbitang

Ingredients

1kg beef short ribs, 1 daikon radish, 1 onion, 8 garlic cloves, 2 green onions, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, salt, pepper, noodles optional

Detail Steps and Procedure

1. Soak Ribs (Time: 0-60 minutes): Place 1kg beef short ribs in large bowl, cover with cold water. Soak 1 hour, changing water every 20 minutes to remove blood.

2. First Boil (Time: 60-75 minutes): Drain ribs, place in large pot. Cover with fresh cold water. Bring to boil over high heat, boil 10 minutes. Drain, rinse ribs under cold water. Clean pot.

3. Simmer Broth (Time: 75-195 minutes): Return ribs to clean pot. Add 12 cups water, 1 whole onion (peeled), 8 garlic cloves (peeled). Bring to boil, skim foam. Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 2 hours.

4. Add Radish (Time: 195-225 minutes): Peel 1 daikon radish, cut into 2-inch chunks. Add to pot after 1.5 hours of simmering (30 minutes before end).

5. Prepare Garnish (Time: 225-230 minutes): Chop 2 green onions, have 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp sesame oil ready.

6. Strain and Season (Time: 230-240 minutes): Remove ribs and radish to serving bowls. Strain broth through fine mesh, discard solids. Return broth to pot, season with 1 tbsp soy sauce, salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve (Time: 240-245 minutes): Pour hot broth over ribs. Garnish with green onions and drizzle with sesame oil. Serve with rice and kimchi.

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