Spicy and Refreshing Beef and Radish Soup
The Ultimate Beef and Radish Soup Recipe to Enjoy While Breaking a Sweat
This beef and radish soup is highly recommended for hangover relief or for those who love spicy food. The harmony of the deep, refreshing broth, tender beef, and crisp radish is exceptional.
Main Ingredients
- Beef (for soup) 1/2 handful (approx. 100g)
- Radish 1/2 piece (approx. 300g)
- Bean Sprouts 1/2 bag (approx. 100g)
- Green Onion 1/2 stalk
Seasoning and Broth Ingredients
- Cooking Oil 5 Tbsp
- Fine Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder) 5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 3 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp
- Soup Soy Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Salt 1 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Anchovies for Broth 1 bundle (in a mesh bag)
- Ginger 1 slice (minced or sliced thinly and put in a mesh bag)
- Cooking Oil 5 Tbsp
- Fine Gochugaru (Korean Chili Powder) 5 Tbsp
- Minced Garlic 3 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 2 Tbsp
- Soup Soy Sauce 3 Tbsp
- Salt 1 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
- Anchovies for Broth 1 bundle (in a mesh bag)
- Ginger 1 slice (minced or sliced thinly and put in a mesh bag)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
How to make delicious spicy and refreshing beef and radish soup: First, heat 5 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Next, add 5 tablespoons of fine gochugaru and stir-fry with the garlic to create chili oil. Add the beef and stir-fry until it loses its pink color. Then, add the sliced radish and stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes. Finally, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and stir-fry briefly to enhance the aroma.
Step 2
Generously add 5 tablespoons of cooking oil to a pot heated over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons of minced garlic and stir-fry, being careful not to burn it, to fully release the garlic aroma. It’s good when it turns golden. (Be careful, as overcooked garlic can taste bitter!)
Step 3
To the pot with the sautéed garlic, add 5 tablespoons of fine gochugaru and stir-fry briefly over low heat with the garlic. This process reduces the raw taste of the chili powder and enhances the flavor and aroma of the chili oil.
Step 4
Add the 1/2 handful of beef to the stir-fried seasonings and cook until the pink color disappears and the beef is lightly cooked. This step allows the beef to absorb the delicious seasonings from the other ingredients.
Step 5
Once the beef is somewhat cooked, add the 1/2 piece of sliced radish and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes more. This allows the radish to absorb the seasonings and oil, infusing it with flavor. At this point, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for a nutty aroma.
Step 6
Now, pour in 2 liters of water. Add the 1 bundle of anchovies and 1 slice of ginger, placed in a mesh bag, to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes to extract a refreshing broth. (You can omit the anchovies and ginger or use a little MSG-based seasoning like Dasida if available.) After 20 minutes, remove the anchovy and ginger bag, then add the 1/2 bag of bean sprouts and the sliced green onion. Finally, season with 3 tablespoons of soup soy sauce. Taste and adjust with 1 tablespoon of salt if needed, for a delicious finish.
