Okjubu's Sesame Seed Gukbap

A rich and savory rustic market-style sesame seed gukbap with tender beef and fragrant dried radish greens.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who enjoy warm, deeply savory rustic market-style soups
  • People seeking a comforting, warming soup on chilly days

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • seasoned dried radish greens 2 handfuls
  • beef for broth 150g
  • radish 1/6 of a medium-sized one
  • green onion 1 stalk
  • chili pepper 1
  • red chili pepper 1
  • soy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • soybean paste 1 tablespoon
  • red pepper powder 3 tablespoons
  • dried anchovy sauce 4 tablespoons
  • beef dashi 0.5 tablespoon
  • dried anchovy stock 1L (or water 1L + dried anchovy dashi 0.5 tablespoon)
  • toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut radish into 0.5cm thick slices, then dice green onions and chilies.
  2. Chop boiled dried radish greens into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, combine dried radish greens with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon soybean paste, 3 tablespoons red pepper powder, 4 tablespoons dried anchovy sauce, and 0.5 tablespoon beef dashi. Mix thoroughly for marinating.
  4. Heat a pot over medium heat and sauté beef for about 2 minutes until browned.
  5. Once the beef is partially cooked, add the marinated dried radish greens and sliced radish. Stir-fry lightly.
  6. Pour in 1L of dried anchovy stock and simmer until the radish becomes soft.
  7. Finally, add the chopped green onions and chilies, bring to a brief boil, then finish by drizzling with 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil.
  1. Dice radish and vegetables, and cut dried radish greens into mouth-sized pieces.
  2. Mix dried radish greens with soybean paste, red pepper powder, sauce, and other seasonings.
  3. Sauté beef in a pot, then add the seasoned radish greens and radish, stir-frying together.
  4. Add dried anchovy stock and simmer until tender, then finish with green onions, chilies, and sesame oil.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Marinating the dried radish greens beforehand ensures even seasoning and deep flavor without being overly salty.
  • For an authentic rural market taste, add cleaned large dried anchovies during cooking to enhance the rich, umami depth.
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