This Man's Cook's Jajangguk

Name: This Man's Cook's Jajangguk
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: jajang meat 200g; water 2L; salt about 1 tablespoon

A simple and refreshing hangover remedy soup made by simmering cleaned jajang meat with just salt, resulting in a clear and crisp broth.

45 min Difficulty Very easy Soups & stews

Main ingredients

jajang meat

Ingredients needed 2 servings

jajang meat 200g
water 2L
salt about 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Pour 2L of clean cooking water generously into a pot.

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Rinse the store-bought jajang meat, which has already had its shell removed, briefly under running water, then add it directly to the pot.

Add 1/3 tablespoon of salt first, dissolve it in the water, and adjust the base seasoning before starting to heat over high heat.

Since store-bought jajang meat may lack sufficient natural saltiness from the shell, check the taste once boiling and add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of salt if needed.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for about 30 to 40 minutes until the originally clear broth turns milky and rich.

Finalize the taste of the broth and adjust the salt level to your preference, then serve in bowls.

Add 2L of water and 200g of lightly rinsed jajang meat to the pot together.
Gradually add salt to achieve a fresh, clear broth to your liking.
Simmer over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes until the broth becomes milky and rich—done.

Cooking tips

When making soup with only jajang meat, the natural saltiness is often weaker, so be sure to season adequately with salt to bring out a deeper flavor.
For a clearer, richer broth resembling bone broth, simmer gently over medium-low heat for over 30 minutes instead of boiling vigorously on high heat.
For added freshness and a slight spiciness, garnish with finely chopped green onions or sliced green chili peppers just before serving.

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This Man's Cook's Jajangguk

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