Hearty and Flavorful Beef Brisket and Radish Doenjang Guk (Soybean Paste Soup)
How to Make Rich and Savory Doenjang Guk with Beef Brisket and Radish
With an abundance of Korean radish (mu) left from making kimchi, it’s the perfect time to create delicious dishes! Doenjang guk (soybean paste soup) is a truly comforting and satisfying dish, especially on a chilly day. This recipe features the wonderful combination of tender beef brisket and refreshing radish, simmered in a deeply savory doenjang broth. Enjoy a warm bowl of this flavorful soup that perfectly complements any meal.
Ingredients- Beef brisket (thinly sliced) 100g
- Korean radish (mu) 130g (approx. 1/4 small radish)
- Green onion (scallion) 30g (approx. 1/4 stalk)
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Beef bone broth (sagol yuksu) 600ml (approx. 3 cups)
Seasoning- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 0.5 Tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) 0.5 Tbsp
- Dried garlic powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch (3 shakes)
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 0.5 Tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) 0.5 Tbsp
- Dried garlic powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Black pepper, a pinch (3 shakes)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the Korean radish thinly into bite-sized pieces, or dice it if you prefer. Slice the green onions diagonally. Ensure the frozen beef brisket is thawed. Once these steps are complete, your ingredients are ready.
Step 2
In a pot, pour in the 600ml of beef bone broth. Add 1 Tbsp of doenjang and 0.5 Tbsp of gochujang. Whisk them together until well combined and dissolved, creating a smooth, savory base for your soup.
Step 3
Once the doenjang base is smoothly dissolved in the broth, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and all the prepared radish. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat and let it simmer until the radish begins to soften.
Step 4
After the radish has cooked slightly, stir in 0.5 Tbsp of soup soy sauce to enhance the umami flavor. Add 0.5 Tbsp of dried garlic powder to deepen the aroma. Finally, season with a pinch of black pepper (about 3 shakes) to add a subtle warmth and remove any potential gamey odors.
Step 5
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding a little more doenjang or soup soy sauce. Once the seasoning is perfect, bring the soup back to a gentle boil. Then, add the sliced green onions and the beef brisket. Continue to simmer just until the beef brisket is cooked through. Your delicious and hearty beef brisket and radish doenjang guk is now ready to be enjoyed with a bowl of rice!
