# Yukgaejang (from Maangchi)

Video: [Spicy beef and vegetable soup (Yukgaejang: 육개장)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.11 per serving, ~$16.42 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$15.89* per serving (79%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 5 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; 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.

## Ingredients

- 12 cups water
- 1 lb beef brisket
- 4 shiitake mushrooms (dried)
- 1 onion
- 3 cups mung bean sprouts
- 6 oz gosari (fernbrake)
- several stems dae-pa (large green onions) _(amount estimated)_
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup hot pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- to taste salt
- for serving cooked rice

## Steps

1. [1:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=82s) Measure and pour 12 cups of water into a pot and bring it to a boil.
2. [1:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=92s) Soak the beef brisket in cold water to remove blood, then cut it along the grain.
3. [2:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=146s) Wash and clean the dried gosari (fernbrake), then soak it.
4. [3:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=214s) Add the prepared beef, halved onion, and dried shiitake mushrooms into the boiling water and boil for one hour.
5. [4:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=265s) Rinse the mung bean sprouts and set aside.
6. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=313s) Cut the dae-pa (large green onions) into two and a half inch lengths and slice in half if too thick.
7. [5:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=323s) Prepare and cut the soaked gosari into manageable pieces.
8. [6:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=376s) Finely chop the garlic cloves.
9. [7:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=437s) In a bowl, mix hot pepper flakes, salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and black pepper to create the seasoning paste.
10. [8:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=489s) Remove the tenderized beef, onion, and mushrooms from the broth and let them cool.
11. [9:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=570s) Combine the prepared vegetables (mung bean sprouts, dae-pa, gosari, and garlic) with the seasoning paste and mix well.
12. [10:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=608s) Add the seasoned vegetable mixture into the boiling beef stock.
13. [10:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=619s) Cover and cook the soup with vegetables for 20 minutes.
14. [10:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=632s) Thinly slice the cooked shiitake mushrooms and shred the cooked beef.
15. [11:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=692s) Add the shredded beef and sliced mushrooms into the boiling soup and cook for another 10 minutes.
16. [12:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=749s) Season the soup with a pinch of salt to taste and mix well.
17. [12:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxSmBbXSDl0&t=751s) Serve hot with a bowl of cooked rice.

## Equipment

- pot
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cup
- measuring spoon
- bowl
- colander
- ladle
- tongs
- chopsticks

## What the video didn't say

- Exact total preparation time is not explicitly stated.
- Brand names of ingredients are not specified.

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