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Korean-style serving of Galbitang

갈비탕 · Galbitang

Galbitang

갈비탕

What exactly is it?

Beef ribs are simmered with radish and scallion in a relatively clear soup. Unlike sweet marinated grilled ribs, the focus is broth and tender bone-in meat. Some bowls include glass noodles or egg garnish.

Main ingredients

Beef ribs, radish, scallion, garlic; optional glass noodles

Ordering and serving

Use the supplied tongs and scissors to separate meat from large ribs, and keep bones on a spare plate. Dip the meat lightly in sauce. The ribs arrive cooked; this is not a table-barbecue order.

Origins and changes

The dish uses the same rib cut as grilled or braised galbi but extracts its flavor by simmering. It therefore differs in method and meal format, not merely seasoning. “Wang-galbitang” on a menu generally emphasizes the size of the ribs served.

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Galbitang

갈비탕

Main ingredients
Beef ribs, radish, scallion, garlic; optional glass noodles
Flavor and character
Beef ribs are simmered with radish and scallion in a relatively clear soup. Unlike sweet marinated grilled ribs, the focus is broth and tender bone-in meat. Some bowls include glass noodles or egg garnish.
How to eat it
Use the supplied tongs and scissors to separate meat from large ribs, and keep bones on a spare plate. Dip the meat lightly in sauce. The ribs arrive cooked; this is not a table-barbecue order.
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Seolleongtang

설렁탕

Main ingredients
Ox bones and beef, green onion; noodles and rice according to the serving
Flavor and character
Ox bones and beef are simmered into a milky broth, often with sliced meat and sometimes thin noodles. Rice may come separately or in the soup. Many shops leave the salt level low for diners to adjust at the table.
How to eat it
Taste before adding salt, pepper and scallion. Adding radish-kimchi juice is optional, not a required step. The traditional broth’s milkiness comes from cooking bones, not from milk as a standard ingredient.
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