Mu Guk Recipe

Mu Guk is a quick radish soup that is not only flavorful but also perfect when you want something hot but don't really have the time to stay in the kitchen for very long. It has a savory taste that goes deliciously well with rice and kimchi.

This recipe makes 2-3 servings.

Ingredients You Will Need:

- 1 Medium-sized Korean Radish: peeled and sliced (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 6 OZ. of Beef: sliced thinly
- 1 TBSP. of Guk Ganjan, Korean Soup Soy Sauce (This is available in most Asian groceries)
- 2 Cloves of garlic: minced
- 1 TSP. of Pepper
- 1 TSP. of Sesame Oil
- 1 TBSP. of Vegetable Oil
- 2 Stalks of Green Onions: chopped
- 1 TSP. of Salt
- 6 Cups of Water

Instructions: 

-1- In a bowl combine the following ingredients: the gak ganjang, half of the minced garlic, pepper and sesame oil. After you have mixed these ingredients well, add the beef and let it marinate for at least 15
minutes.

-2- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Add the marinated beef to the pot and then saute it until it is well-browned. Add the water and bring it to a boil. Skim the scum off of the top of the water. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 more minutes.

-3- Next, add the radishes. Continue boiling until the radish has turned translucent. Stir in the rest of the minced garlic and the green onions. If you wish to season it a bit more then just add a bit more gak ganjang. Simmer for another 5 minutes and then remove from heat. Serve hot.

-4- Enjoy!

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