Artificial Flavors Free Korean Braised Beef Short Rib Soup
Few soups hit as deep as a long-simmered beef and daikon broth, and this Korean-inspired version delivers that soul-warming richness without a single synthetic shortcut. Every layer of flavor here comes from real, whole ingredients — smashed garlic, fresh ginger coins, and a slow, patient simmer that coaxes everything out of the bones naturally. Coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, bringing that savory depth without the additives often hiding in standard bottles, and apple cider vinegar adds a subtle brightness that keeps the broth from feeling heavy. The daikon soaks up the beefy liquid as it cooks, turning silky and mild in the best possible way. A quick blanch at the start pulls out any impurities from the ribs, so the final broth is clean, clear, and genuinely beautiful in the bowl. Finished with scallions and a handful of fresh herbs, this is the kind of meal that tastes like it took serious effort — because it did, just not complicated effort.
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4 servings
For the stew
- 3 lb bone-in beef short ribs, cut flanken-style (about ½-inch thick) or english-cut
- 1 lb daikon radish, peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
- 6 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into coins
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 4 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the short ribs in the large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook for 5 minutes until the water turns gray and foamy. Drain through a colander and rinse each rib under cold running water, scrubbing off any gray residue. Rinse the pot clean.
- 2
Return the cleaned ribs to the pot and add the 8 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a steady, gentle simmer.
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