Artificial Food Coloring Free Korean Braised Beef Short Rib Soup
This deeply comforting Korean-inspired braised short rib soup is built entirely from whole, recognizable ingredients — no dye-laden sauces, no artificially colored condiments, nothing that requires a magnifying glass on the label. The rich broth gets its golden warmth from fresh ginger, smashed garlic, and a touch of ground turmeric, while coconut aminos stand in for conventional soy sauce, keeping the savory depth without the additives that sneak into many bottled alternatives. A classic blanching step at the start pulls out impurities from the ribs, so the final broth is clean, clear, and genuinely beautiful on its own. The daikon soaks up all that slow-simmered flavor and turns silky-tender alongside the fall-off-the-bone beef. Finishing with scallions and a handful of fresh herbs keeps everything bright and vibrant without a drop of artificial color in sight. It's the kind of bowl that tastes like it took serious effort but relies entirely on straightforward technique and honest pantry staples.
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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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