Gamjaguk (Potato Soup)
User Reviews
4.6
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course, Soup, Others
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Gamjaguk (Potato Soup)
Description
This soup starts by marinating thin strips of beef in soup soy sauce and minced garlic. The beef is sautéed until browned to develop flavor. Then water is added to make the broth, which is brought to a boil with foam skimmed off for clarity. Potatoes sliced lengthwise into half-moon shapes and tofu pieces are added and cooked until the potatoes are tender but not falling apart.
Sweet potato starch noodles soaked beforehand are introduced toward the end along with scallions to finish the soup with a slightly chewy texture and fresh green flavor. Seasoning with salt and pepper balances the soy sauce marinated beef and mild broth.
The soup's texture contrasts tender meat, soft potatoes, and the silky feel of tofu combined in an umami-rich, savory broth. It's a nourishing dish with layered textures and gentle savory flavor ideal for warming and satisfying meals.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces beef chuck, loin, brisket, etc
- 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce gukganjang
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 12 to 14 ounces potato 2 or 3 medium
- 8 ounces tofu
- 3 ounces sweet potato starch noodles soaked in warm water for 20 minutes, dangmyeon
- 2 scallions 1 if large
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Thinly slice the beef into short strips and mix with the soup soy sauce and garlic. Cut the potato in half lengthwise, and slice into half-moon shapes (about ⅓ - inch thick). Slice the tofu into 1/2-inch thick pieces. Cut the scallions into 1-inch lengths.
- In a medium pot, sauté the beef until all the pieces turn brown.
- Pour in 6 cups of water, and bring it to a boil. Skim off the foam. Reduce the heat to medium high and continue to boil, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Add the potatoes, tofu, and salt (about 1 teaspoon) and pepper to taste. Bring it to a boil, and cook until potatoes are cooked, about 5 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the potato. Drop the the noodles and scallions in, and boil for an additional minute or two.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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