Photograph of the finished Gomtang

Korea · Canh xương bò hầm trắng Gomtang

Gomtang

4 hr Hands-on time + 2 hr waiting
MediumDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Beef bones Beef bones 2.6 lb
  • Photograph of Beef shank slices Beef shank slices 1.1 lb
  • Photograph of White radish White radish 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 3.5 oz
  • Photograph of Garlic Garlic 12 cloves
  • Photograph of Salt Salt 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.3 oz
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Soak the beef bones in cold water for 2 hours, changing the water several times to remove all the blood.
  2. 2 Blanch the bones in boiling water, then discard the first batch of water and rinse away any foam that adheres to them.
  3. 3 Simmer the bones in plenty of water over high heat until the water boils vigorously; this is what causes the broth to turn cloudy white.
  4. 4 Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 3 hours, skimming off any fat that rises to the surface, but maintaining a gentle simmer.
  5. 5 Add the beef and radishes at the last minute, slice the meat, and serve with scallions, salt, and pepper to taste.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 2 hr 40 min

    Replace steps 3 and 4: simmer the bones under high pressure for 75 minutes, then release the pressure naturally for 20 minutes. After that, open the lid and bring to a rolling boil for 10 minutes if you need a lighter broth. Add the beef shank and radishes from step 5 after opening the lid and cook until tender.

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