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Seolleongtang
Cover bones and meat with cold water, boil 10 minutes, drain and rinse. This first boil is not the soup โ it is the clean-up.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Seolleongtang take?
6 hr 30 min all in โ 30 min prep, 6 hr cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 bowls. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
A bit of work.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat, Fish, Shellfish. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
A bit special โ about $16โ28 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Stockpot.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp (plus more at the table).
How much kimchi?
200 g (to serve) of Kimchi.
What can I use instead?
Leg bones โ A smaller mix of marrow bones from the butcher. Ask for soup bones. Stewing steak alone will not go milky.
Any tips from this recipe?
Kkakdugi (radish kimchi) is the classic side, not only baechu. The pot is better on day two.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Reheat, salt lightly. Serve with shredded beef, noodles or rice, spring-onion greens, pepper and kimchi. The diner finishes the salt.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.