Seolleongtang

Warm your soul with a bowl of Seolleongtang, a traditional Korean beef bone soup simmered to perfection. Enjoy this hearty dish with tender brisket and rice for a comforting weeknight dinner.

• 2 kg beef bones
• 500 g brisket
• 2 liters water
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 4 stems green onions
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 tbsp soy sauce

Method

1. 1

   In a large pot, combine the beef bones and water. Bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 6 hours. Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface.

3. 3

   After 6 hours, add the brisket to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour.

4. 4

   Remove the brisket from the pot, let it cool slightly, then slice it thinly.

5. 5

   Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into another pot to remove the bones and any solids.

6. 6

   Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste. Return the sliced brisket to the broth.

7. 7

   Serve hot with chopped green onions and a bowl of cooked rice on the side. Soy sauce can be added for extra flavor if desired.