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Beef gukbap

소고기국밥

What exactly is it?

Beef, radish and green onion form the soup, with rice in the bowl or alongside. Some Gyeongsang-style versions are red and spicy, while others are clear. The name alone does not establish heat level, and it is not automatically the same dish as yukgaejang.

Main ingredients

Beef, rice, radish, green onion, bean sprouts; chili powder in red versions

Ordering and serving

For a non-spicy bowl, ask whether the broth is clear. You can also ask whether the rice comes inside the soup or separately. Add any table chili paste only after tasting.

Origins and changes

It belongs to the market-meal format of serving rice with large-pot soup. Rice can be placed in the bowl or served separately as ttaro-gukbap, while radish, scallion and chili proportions vary by region.

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Main ingredients: Beef, rice, radish, green onion, bean sprouts; chili powder in red versions
Flavor and character: Beef, radish and green onion form the soup, with rice in the bowl or alongside. Some Gyeongsang-style versions are red and spicy, while others are clear. The name alone does not establish heat level, and it is not automatically the same dish as yukgaejang.
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