How to Make Healthy Korean Radish Soup, Muguk

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

Korean radish

🥗Healthier: daikon radish

💰Cheaper: regular radish

Daikon is a common substitute, while regular radish is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tempeh is protein-rich, while cottage cheese is often less costly.

Slice three green onions.

Mince 5 cloves of garlic.

Cut the radish into about a 1 inch size, then cut it into smaller pieces.

Cut the beef chuck short ribs into bite-size pieces and rinse in water.

Put the sliced beef in the pot and add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.

Stir-fry the beef well.

Add about 7 cups of water to the pot and bring to a boil, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.

Once boiling, add the sliced radish and reduce heat to medium, covering the pot to boil for about 15 more minutes.

After 15 minutes, add the sliced green onions and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

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