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Beef and Daikon Radish Soup – A Nourishing Korean Comfort Dish

Beef and Daikon Radish Soup

This comforting Korean-style Beef and Daikon Radish Soup is simple, nourishing, and perfect for cold evenings. Rich in flavor and tradition, it's a light yet satisfying dish the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Soaking Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 275
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb beef brisket or short ribs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • 5 cups water or beef broth
  • 2 cups daikon radish peeled and sliced into thick half-moons
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 green onions chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Soup Pot

Method
 

  1. Soak beef in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess blood. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large pot. Sear beef until lightly browned.
  3. Add garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in water or broth. Bring to a boil, skim off foam, then simmer for 20–30 minutes.
  5. Add daikon, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 20 minutes until daikon is translucent and tender.
  6. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot with steamed rice.

Notes

Make this soup ahead and enjoy even deeper flavors the next day. Add tofu or gochugaru for extra variety.