Yukgaejang Korean Spicy Beef Stew

beef brisket

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Chicken reduces fat content while still providing protein.

gochugaru

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers color and mild heat, while cayenne adds spice.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola is more budget-friendly.

egg

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein for vegans and is often less expensive.

Add 1 pound of fresh beef brisket into a large pot.

Add palm-sized dried seaweed (tashima), 3-5 green onions, 5-7 garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of peppercorns.

Pour in 15 cups of cold water and cover the pot.

Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming off the scum and foam.

Remove the seaweed after boiling, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 2 and 1/2 hours.

Remove the beef and all the vegetables, keeping the beef to cool and shred it.

In a small pot, add 10 cloves of chopped garlic and 3-5 green onions, finely chopped.

Add 4 tablespoons of gochugaru, 5 tablespoons of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Add anchovies to the small pot and cook over low heat for 15 minutes, mixing with a spatula.

Shred the cooled beef and prepare the vegetables, cutting them into bite sizes.

Use about 4 cups of green onion pieces, increasing to 6 cups if omitting other vegetables.

After 15 minutes, increase the heat of the chili oil mixture to medium and add 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, stirring for about a minute.

Pour the chili oil mixture into the beef and vegetable mixture and mix well.

Add the beef and vegetable mixture back into the broth along with 1/2 pound of bean sprouts.

Cover the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 hours.

Soak glass noodles in warm water for 2 hours (optional).

After 2 hours, serve the soup with warm rice or prepare with glass noodles and eggs.

Crack 2 eggs into a medium pot with 2 portions of soup and glass noodles.

Bring to a boil and pour the beaten eggs gently in a circle, cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute without stirring.

Cooking Techniques

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