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Haejangguk (Hangover Soup)

A hearty, restorative soybean-paste beef broth packed with napa cabbage and scallions, traditionally eaten to soothe the morning after.

75 minutes
Serves 3
Lunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the beef stock to a boil with the beef, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 1 quartered onion, then simmer for 40 minutes until the meat is tender, skimming off any foam.

  2. 2

    Remove the beef, slice or shred it into bite-size pieces, and strain the broth back into a clean pot.

  3. 3

    Whisk the doenjang into the warm broth until fully dissolved, then add the minced garlic and 1 Tbsp gochugaru for warmth and color.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped cabbage and return the beef to the pot, simmering for 15 to 20 minutes until the greens are silky and the broth is deeply savory.

  5. 5

    Stir in the scallions and adjust seasoning with salt or a splash of fish sauce, then simmer 3 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Ladle the hot soup into bowls and serve with steamed rice and a side of kimchi.

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