{"id":"recipe_7584ae3438","slug":"seolleongtang-korean-ox-bone-soup","title":"Seolleongtang (Korean Ox Bone Soup)","description":"A comforting, milky-white Korean soup made by slow-simmering ox bones and brisket until the marrow is extracted, resulting in a rich and creamy broth.","serves":6,"time":{"prepMinutes":30,"cookMinutes":570,"totalMinutes":600,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 kg ox leg bones","name":"Ox bone","quantity":2,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":4.4,"usUnit":"lb","form":"leg bones","notes":"Sagu-gol","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500 g beef brisket","name":"Beef Brisket","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"brisket","notes":"can substitute with shank","group":"Meat","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"6 L water","name":"Water","quantity":6,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1.6,"usUnit":"gallon","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30 g ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"oz","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"10 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":10,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":10,"usUnit":"clove","form":"whole","notes":"peeled","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"4 green onions","name":"Green onion","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"stalks","notes":"large variety (Daepa)","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"100 g somen noodles","name":"Noodles","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"dried","notes":"wheat noodles","group":"Garnish","optional":true},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 pinch salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1/2 tsp black pepper","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"ground","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the ox bones and beef brisket in a large bowl of cold water. Soak for at least 2-3 hours, changing the water occasionally to remove all the blood.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the ox bones and beef brisket","timerMinutes":180,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the soaked bones in a large pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook for 10 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the bones and pot thoroughly to remove impurities.","group":"Parboiling","title":"Place the soaked bones","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Parboiling"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Add 6 liters (1.6 gallon) of fresh water to the pot with the rinsed bones. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for at least 8 hours until the broth turns milky white. Add the brisket, ginger, garlic, and green onions during the last 2 hours of simmering.","group":"Simmering","title":"Add 6 liters of fresh water","timerMinutes":480,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Once the brisket is tender, remove it from the pot. Allow it to cool slightly, then slice it into very thin bite-sized pieces.","group":"Meat Prep","title":"Remove it from the pot","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Meat Prep"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook the somen noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions. Drain and rinse in cold water.","group":"Noodles","title":"Cook the somen noodles","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Noodles"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Strain the broth to remove bones and aromatics. To serve, place a portion of noodles and meat in a bowl, then ladle the hot broth over them. Serve with salt and pepper on the side for seasoning.","group":"Assembly","title":"Strain the broth","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Traditional Seolleongtang is served unseasoned; diners add salt, black pepper, and chopped green onions to their own taste at the table. It is best enjoyed with kkakdugi (radish kimchi).","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["large soup pot","strainer","sharp knife"],"diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":6,"unit":"bowl","note":"Large soup servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The broth can be made in advance and refrigerated; it will solidify into a jelly-like consistency when cold. Reheat on the stove."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store broth and meat separately for the best texture. Reheat broth to a full boil before serving.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pot on the stove until boiling."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7584ae3438%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f78871cb-2d86-4bc2-9710-d5f66f7af0bc","imageAlt":"Seolleongtang (Korean Ox Bone Soup) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["beef","korean","soup","bone broth","comfort food","healthy"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Seolleongtang (Korean Ox Bone Soup)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T20:04:11.362Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T20:04:11.362Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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