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Korean-style serving of Beef radish soup

소고기무국 · Beef radish soup

Beef radish soup

소고기무국

What exactly is it?

Beef and sliced radish simmer into a clear, savory broth, with the softened radish adding sweetness. Red chili-seasoned beef soups are also found in Gyeongsang traditions, so the general name does not always promise a non-spicy bowl.

Main ingredients

Beef, radish, soup soy sauce, scallion, garlic

Ordering and serving

If you avoid chili, ask specifically for a clear radish soup without chili powder. A small soup with a set meal differs in size from a complete beef-and-rice soup.

Origins and changes

Radish soups vary regionally in their use of meat, perilla and stock. Sogogi-mutguk identifies the beef-containing preparation. Meat-free radish soups belong to the wider family but are not automatically the same beef dish.

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Main ingredients
Beef, radish, soup soy sauce, scallion, garlic
Flavor and character
Beef and sliced radish simmer into a clear, savory broth, with the softened radish adding sweetness. Red chili-seasoned beef soups are also found in Gyeongsang traditions, so the general name does not always promise a non-spicy bowl.
How to eat it
If you avoid chili, ask specifically for a clear radish soup without chili powder. A small soup with a set meal differs in size from a complete beef-and-rice soup.
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