RCI-SP.003.0743.001
Yukkai Jang
Hot Chili Beef and Onion Soup. This chili-red soup is exceptionally hot. It is said that the time to serve it is in the hottest months, when the perspiration it induces has a cooling effect on the diner.
Prep35 min
Cook40 min
Total75 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- braising beef2 lb
- 16 cup
- 3 tbsp
- 4 tbsp
- 24 unit
- 4 tsp
- white sesame seeds2 tbsptoasted and ground
- 2 tsp
- 1 tsp
- 3 tbsp
Method
1
Cut the braising beef into 2-inch cubes, removing excess fat. Place the beef in a large pot and cover with 16 cups of cold water.
2
Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then immediately drain and rinse the beef under cold running water to remove impurities. This blanching step ensures a clear broth.
10 minutes
3
Return the cleaned beef to the pot and add 16 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
5 minutes
4
Simmer the beef for 45 minutes, skimming foam and impurities from the surface as they rise. The beef should be partially cooked and tender.
45 minutes
5
Add the dark soy sauce, hot chili powder, crushed garlic, and sugar to the broth. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings into the liquid.
2 minutes
6
Slice the green onions into 2-3 inch pieces, keeping white and green parts separate. Add the white parts to the pot and continue simmering.
30 minutes
7
While the soup simmers, toast the white sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then grind them coarsely using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder.
8
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with white pepper as needed. The flavor should be rich, savory, and balanced with a mild heat from the chili powder.
9
Add the sesame oil in a thin stream while stirring gently to emulsify it into the broth. This creates a silky mouthfeel characteristic of yukgaejang.
2 minutes
10
Ladle the hot soup into serving bowls, distributing the beef evenly among portions. Garnish each bowl with the reserved green onion slices and ground toasted sesame seeds.