Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (1)

Hi guys,

Galbitang isdelicious hearty Korean soup!

My mom used to make galbitang for special occasions, because galbi, beef short rib is very expensive in Korea!

Galbi means rib and tang means soup- so it means rib soup?! lol In Korea, beef is used be very expensive (I believe it still is) and this Galbitang is very very special meal back then.

My mom used to make with other cut of beef as well, since Galbi is one of the most expensive cut, so we all could have lots of beef meaty bites in our soup bowl!

The key of this recipe is clean yet flavorful broth.

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Galbitang is usually serve with bowl of rice, kimchi and side of chopped green onion, salt and pepper. So the person who is enjoying this meal can add more green onion, salt and pepper to their taste.

Traditionally, you should soak the ribs in cold water for 8 to 10 hours to get rid of blood, because removing blood is main key for the clean broth. But my mom always just blench them in boiling water since she never had a patientto soak the meat in water. lol

So a daughter as her mother, I do the same trick she does. ?

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Hope you guys give this recipe a try one day, before weather gets too warm!! 🙂

Good luck and have funin your kitchen!!❤️

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Galbitang (Korean Beef Short Rib Soup)

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  • Author: Seonkyoung Longest
  • Total Time: 2 hours 40 mins
  • Yield: 4 to 6 1x
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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (4)

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 1/2 lb. beef short ribs, possible 1 1/2-inch thick
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  • 1 1/2 lb. Korean radish, moo or daikon
  • 1 bulb garlic
  • 1 medium size yellow onion
  • thumb size ginger
  • 3 to 6 green onion, plus more for garnish
  • 15 cups cold water
  • 5 oz. Dangmyeon, Korean glass noodles (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. fish sauce
  • 1/2 to 1 Tbs. sea salt
  • extra salt and pepper to serve with

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil; add beef short ribs and blench them for 10 minutes.
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  2. Meanwhile, wash all your vegetables throughly. Peel and cut edges off from korean radish, cut garlic bulb in halves, cut edges off from onion(leave skin), slice ginger and cut green onion in halves.
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  3. Drain and rinse beef ribs under cold water with wiping action, set aside. Also quickly wash your pot, so we don’t have to use 2 pots for this recipe. 😉
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  4. In now-clean-pot, place blenched ribs, all of prepared vegetables and 15 cups cold water. Bring it boil over high heat without cover. Skim sums and fat as needed. (I like to use my very fine skimmer, it’s very convenient when you’re making Asian soups)
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  5. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
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  6. Right now (when you put soup into simmer) is perfect timing to soak Korean glass noodles in warm water, so they will soften during soup is simmering.
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  7. After 2 hours, turn of heat and take all vegetables out. You can discard all vegetables except radish, because we are going to serve radish in Galbitang. Take most of little bits bottom of pot by using skimmer if you are using to make Galbitang as clean as possible.
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  8. Season Galbitang with soy sauce, fish sauce and sea salt to taste.
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  9. Slice cooked radish into bite sizes and chop 1 to 2 fresh green onions for garnish.
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  10. Let’s assemble Galibtang.
    Bring Galbitang back to boil. In a serving bowl, place soften glass noodles if you prepared, and place sliced radishes. Pour ribs and soup into serving bowl. Your soup must be boiling while you are pouring into serving bowl, to be able to cook glass noodles properly. Garnish with green onion and black pepper and serve with a small bowl of salt and pepper mixture, a bowl of warm rice and kimchi if you like.
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  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours 30 mins

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14 comments

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EllieOctober 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

What other cuts of beef do you suggest to use, not as expensive? Thank you!

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Samantha ChinNovember 18, 2016 at 4:59 pm

Does it matter if the beef short ribs are cut thick? because the only kinds I can find in the chinese asian store are thinly sliced short ribs with the bone still attached…so pretty much the same thing but thin. Does that make a difference?

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SeonkyoungNovember 27, 2016 at 5:44 am

Of course you can use thiner cut beef shot ribs! In that case, you won;t need to cook as longer though! 😉

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Ida JonesDecember 1, 2016 at 9:07 am

Hey Seonkyoung

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I can’t stop my mouth from salivating. It looks like a great source of protein for a soup lover like me. I’m just wondering of oxtail could be used instead of short ribs? Thanks.

Cheers
Ida

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SeonkyoungDecember 4, 2016 at 7:34 pm

Of course!!! Oaxtail will be great, if you use oxtail, the soup name will be Ggori-gomtang!

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CindyJanuary 17, 2017 at 12:17 pm

Hi Seonkyoung – is it ok to omit the radish from the soup? I am having difficulty even getting a daikon to substitute the Korean radish or can you suggest another alternative? Thanks 🙂

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SeonkyoungJanuary 24, 2017 at 1:24 am

You can do with potato! It will work great! 🙂

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JennaFebruary 20, 2017 at 11:25 pm

Turnip is a good alternative if you can’t find korean radish

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LucieJune 18, 2020 at 10:53 pm

Is it ok to use beef chuck boneless short rib? How will it affect the cooking time? Thank you!

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LucieJune 19, 2020 at 9:34 am

Is it possible to make this with boneless short rib? If so, how long will I have to cook it for? Thanks!

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dellaNovember 9, 2020 at 8:28 pm

Hi!
I plan on making this, but the short ribs I got weren’t cut into small slices. I’m a small eater so I was trying to think of a way around this. I definitely can’t cut through the bone with a regular knife and there was no butcher around to cut it for me. Will it work with bigger pieces of ribs?

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KatFebruary 13, 2021 at 6:09 pm

Love this recipe and cook many times and it’s a family favorite! Would you mind sharing the size and dimension of your yellow cast iron dutch oven? I need to get a wide low profile just like yours to accommodate the one tray of short ribs or ox tail (approx. 10 pcs) I often found at Hmart . My current 6qt round cast iron dutch oven is just too crowded. Please help! I cook this soup every 10 days cause it’s that good!

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GinJune 24, 2021 at 6:36 pm

Can’t wait to make this. Could you make recipe print without photos?

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AliceFebruary 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm

Thanks for your recipe! I’ve been using in for years not every time I make this soup! It tastes just like when I had it in Korean 🙂

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Galbitang Korean Beef Short Rib Soup Recipe & Video - Seonkyoung Longest (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between Seolleongtang and Galbi Tang? ›

Seolleongtang (설렁탕) made with bones and meat; Galbitang (갈비탕) made with short ribs; Ujoktang (우족탕) made with the hoofs; and.

What is the difference between Korean ribs and short ribs? ›

Unlike American and European-style short ribs, which include a thick slice of bone-in beef, Korean-style short ribs are cut lengthwise across the rib bones. The result is a thin strip of meat, about 8 to10 inches in length, lined on 1 side with 1/2-inch thick rib bones.

How do you eat galbitang? ›

Plate the Galbitang in a large individual bowl with 2 ribs, some egg, radish slices, and scallions. Add just a small portion of the Sweet Potato Starch Noodles (each serving should be about 2 bites/follow the diameter listed in the Ingredient section). Galbitang is NOT a noodle dish, so...

Can you marinate short ribs overnight? ›

Marinating also allows the meat to hold more liquid so the ribs won't dry out, whether you are grilling or smoking them. Plan on marinating the ribs for at least 12 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

Why is galbi so expensive? ›

The main feat why it is so expensive is because of the excellent marbling it has.

Is Galbitang healthy? ›

Galbi–tang

Nowadays different variations can be made by adding ginseng, jujube, pine nuts, or even Asian herbals for more health benefits of said soup. Due to high concentrations of amino acids, vitamins, and iron, Galbi–tang is widely recognized for its effects of preventing anemia!

What to eat with Korean short ribs? ›

I serve my short ribs with a variety of banchan, such as kimchi or cucumber salad. You can also serve them with red leaf lettuce, perilla leaf, and sprinkle them with sesame seeds for garnish. Enjoy!

What is the best cut of meat for short ribs? ›

The best beef short ribs come from the chuck primal where the marbled serratus ventralis muscle is thickest. Originating near the second rib, serratus ventralis covers most of the cattle's rib cage but thins as it stretches to the rump. Short ribs can also come from the brisket, plate, and rib sections.

What does Galbi mean in English? ›

"Galbi" is the Korean word for "rib", and the dish is usually made with beef short ribs. When pork spare ribs or another meat is used instead, the dish is named accordingly.

What is the difference between Galbi and bulgogi? ›

Galbi meat comes from the short rib and is presented with the bone on (more on this in a minute). Bulgogi is a lean, tender cut of steak which might come from the rib eye just above the short rib, or maybe a fillet, sirloin or flank steak.

What does Korean Galbi sauce taste like? ›

Korean Barbeque Sauce

Galbi is a classic Korean barbeque dish with sweet and slightly smoky marinade. It has a fire-grilled flavor, making the beef tastes more textural. You can also use the sauce to make Galbijjim (Braised Short Ribs) and enjoy with a bowl of rice.

Is Galbi supposed to be chewy? ›

It's chewy, and can be a little tough in comparison to the beef. But I still eat it too, as it does take on the braising sauce flavors and isn't un unpleasant texture to me, but that is not the case for most people. The finished dish looks prettier when the bone is still attached.

What is the best way to tenderize beef short ribs? ›

Braising, which is actually slow simmering (after browning in a bit of oil or butter), brings irresistibly tender and boldly flavored results to this meaty cut of beef. Because short ribs require long, slow cooking for tenderness and flavor, braising is the perfect technique for cooking them.

Can I marinated short ribs too long? ›

Most recipes for marinating meat and poultry recommend six hours up to 24 hours. It is safe to keep the food in the marinade longer, but after two days it is possible that the marinade can start to break down the fibers of the meat, causing it to become mushy.

Should I season beef short ribs the night before? ›

Salt the meat! We like to dry brine our beef ribs. Just as we would with any BBQ meat, dry brine beef ribs a few hours before cooking, preferably overnight or even longer.

What is the main difference between bulgogi and galbi? ›

Galbi meat comes from the short rib and is presented with the bone on (more on this in a minute). Bulgogi is a lean, tender cut of steak which might come from the rib eye just above the short rib, or maybe a fillet, sirloin or flank steak.

What does seolleongtang taste like? ›

Seolleongtang can be a bit too fatty and pungent because of the long hours needed to simmer cow intestine and bone. To reduce the fatty taste, diners sprinkle chopped spring onions in the stew before eating. Certain restaurants also add a generous portion of the onions in the soup before serving.

What is seolleongtang in Korean? ›

Seolleongtang (설렁탕) or ox bone soup is a Korean broth tang (soup) made from ox bones (mostly leg bones), brisket and other cuts.

What is the difference between Korean galbi and La Galbi? ›

It's a lot thicker. LA galbi is only cut across the bone, not along, so each piece on the grill is a longer, thinner strip, and includes 3 pieces of bone. The marinade is exactly same as authentic Korean galbi.

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