Rich Oxtail Soup (Gomtang) Enjoyed at Home
Easily Make Delicious Oxtail Soup at Home with Store-Bought Gomtang
This recipe shows how to enjoy a rich and nourishing oxtail soup at home using a store-bought gomtang base, supplemented with generous portions of beef tendon and oxtail. It’s a hearty and wholesome meal, made easily with ingredients we had on hand.
Ingredients for Nourishing Gomtang
- 1 pack store-bought Gomtang (oxtail soup base)
- 1 pack beef tendon
- 1 pack oxtail
- Fresh chives (buchu)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by pouring the entire contents of the store-bought gomtang pack, the beef tendon, and the oxtail into a large pot. Combining these ingredients will create a much richer and deeper flavor.
Step 2
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat. It’s crucial to boil it sufficiently until the broth turns a milky white. Skimming off any foam that rises to the surface during boiling will result in a cleaner taste.
Step 3
While the soup is boiling, wash the fresh chives thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Arrange them neatly around the edge of a serving dish for an attractive presentation.
Step 4
Next, artfully arrange the boiled beef tendon and oxtail in the center of the dish. Placing the main ingredients in the middle makes the dish look even more appetizing.
Step 5
Finally, carefully ladle the piping hot gomtang broth over the arranged tendon and oxtail. The warm broth will envelop the ingredients, enhancing their flavors.
Step 6
Finish by sprinkling a pinch of toasted sesame seeds over the soup, according to your preference. The nutty aroma of the sesame seeds will further elevate the deep flavor of the gomtang.
Step 7
The completed gomtang dish boasts a beautiful, glossy color, making it suitable even for serving guests. It has a rich, deep broth flavor with absolutely no unpleasant odors. My husband devoured the soup, but thanks to the generous portions of tendon and oxtail, along with fresh chives, we enjoyed a delicious meal that tasted as if it were homemade, despite using a store-bought base.
