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Change the water occasionally.","group":"Preparation","title":"Soak the beef short ribs","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Blanch the ribs by placing them in a large pot of boiling water for 5–10 minutes. Drain and rinse the ribs thoroughly under cold running water to remove impurities and bone fragments.","group":"Preparation","title":"Blanch the ribs by placing them","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a clean large pot, add the blanched ribs, 3 liters (3.2 qt) of water, the radish (kept in large chunks), onion, garlic cloves, ginger, and the white parts of the scallions. Bring to a boil over high heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the blanched ribs, 3 liters of water, the radish, onion, garlic cloves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours until the meat is tender. Skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface regularly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Reduce the heat to medium-low","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the radish when it is fully cooked but not mushy (about 30-40 minutes into simmering). Slice the radish into bite-sized rectangles (1-inch wide) and set aside. Remove the onion, garlic, ginger, and boiled scallions from the broth and discard them.","group":"Cooking","title":"Remove the radish when it is fully cooked but not mushy","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the sliced radish back into the pot. Season the broth with soup soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the sliced radish back","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring each serving has several ribs and radish pieces. Garnish with chopped green scallions and serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Ladle the soup into bowls","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Soaking the ribs in cold water is essential for a clear broth. Using 'Guk-ganjang' (soup soy sauce) provides a deep saltiness without darkening the broth too much.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup","main"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","boil"],"equipment":["Large pot","Large bowl","Colander","Tongs","Chef's knife"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["soy"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":"Generous servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made a day in advance. Refrigerating it makes it easier to remove the solidified fat from the surface."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pot over medium heat until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_20b89b985d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e875eb46-21d8-4d89-b2cc-b5c5d49620f7","imageAlt":"Galbi-tang (Korean Beef Short Rib Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["healthy","comfort food","beef","high protein","clear soup"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Galbi-tang (Korean Beef Short Rib Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:04:53.610Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:04:53.610Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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