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Gamjatang

From the video “Pork bones soup (Gamjatang: 감자탕)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personInvolvedWeekend project

Medium

Total time: ~15 min
Serves: ~6
Cost: ~$4.95*
Difficulty: Involved
Ingredients: 19

Ingredients

May contain gluten, soy, fish

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.85*for the batch in the video

~$4.95*per serving

You save about ~$15.05* per serving (75% less*) than ordering it out — ~$45.15* for ~3 portions.

Cook it~$4.95*

Order out~$20*

Order out = a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

8 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 7 predicted from typical costs · not priced: pork spine bones, napa cabbage, doenjang, soybean sprouts, perilla leaves, perilla seeds powder…

* Estimate, not a quote: 7 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

2 and half poundspork spine bonesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 poundnapa cabbagestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1dried red chili pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2dried shiitake mushroomsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tablespoongingerstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 mediumonionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
2 tablespoonsdoenjangstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
11 cupswaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
8 ouncessoybean sproutsstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
4green onionstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3potatoesstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
a handfulperilla leavesestimated: Estimated: the video doesn't give this amount, so it's our model's best guess. Check it against the video.
1/4 cupperilla seeds powderstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
6 clovesgarlicstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 tablespoonsgochugarustated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1 tablespoongochujangstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
half teaspoonground black pepperstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
3 tablespoonsfish saucestated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.
1/4 cupwaterstated: Said aloud or written on screen in the video.

stated said or written in the video · shown seen in the video · estimated our guess (1 here)

Nutrition & health

Not estimated: only 71% of ingredient lines (57% of mass) could be matched to USDA data (minimum 60%).

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Steps

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Equipment

large bowl
knife
cutting board
large pot
tongs
colander
peeler
serving bowl

What the video didn’t say

Exact cooking duration for the final simmering stage with vegetables is not specified.
Exact heat level for boiling and simmering is loosely described.

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash-lite on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are Maangchi’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Gamjatang

What makes Maangchi's Gamjatang recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Gamjatang focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Korean flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Gamjatang at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Gamjatang recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Gamjatang ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Gamjatang can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Maangchi's Gamjatang?

This recipe utilizes approximately 19 ingredients across 20 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Gamjatang?

The official cooking video by Maangchi is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.

Gamjatang

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