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Seolleongtang

From the video “Ox bone soup (Seolleongtang: 설렁탕)” by Maangchi. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Maangchi. Steps are in our own words.

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Mild
Total time
~10 min
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Serves
~5
est.
Cost
~$7.91*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$10.09* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Involved
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy, sesame

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*

~$23.72*for the batch in the video
~$7.91*per serving

You save about ~$10.09* per serving (56% less*) than ordering it out — ~$30.28* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario curry house plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 3 predicted from typical costs · not priced: ox leg bones, korean radish, hot pepper flakes

* Estimate, not a quote: 3 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 curry house plate at ~$18, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving400 kcal · 20% of 2,000
Fat25 g32%
Saturated fat9.6 g48%
Sodium214 mg9%
Carbohydrate4.4 g2%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Total sugars1.8 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein38 g75%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexMiddle of the road
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−5 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 6 of 9 ingredient lines (62% of the measured weight), divided into 5 servings (estimated: 907 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 6 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: ox leg bones, black ground pepper, salt. Not matched to nutrient data: Korean radish, hot pepper flakes. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • ladle

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact simmering temperatures and heat settings were not specified.
  • Exact cooking duration for the final broth reduction was not precisely defined.
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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 Seolleongtang

What makes Maangchi's Seolleongtang recipe and technique special?

Maangchi's take on Seolleongtang focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing South Asian flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Simmering too high makes broth cloudy and bitter, not milky. 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 Seolleongtang at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Seolleongtang 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 Seolleongtang ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Seolleongtang 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 Seolleongtang?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 19 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 Seolleongtang?

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.