Chestnut Free Korean Braised Beef Short Rib Soup
Few things hit as deeply as a bowl of slow-simmered beef soup on a cold day, and this Korean-inspired braised short rib version delivers that soul-warming comfort in a big way. The broth builds its richness entirely from bone-in ribs, fresh garlic, ginger, and daikon radish — no hidden sauces or mystery additives to worry about. Coconut aminos bring that savory, umami depth you'd expect from a traditional Korean braise, while a splash of apple cider vinegar and a touch of turmeric round out the flavor with subtle brightness and warmth. The technique of blanching the ribs first and skimming the broth as it simmers is what gives you that clean, clear, deeply satisfying soup base — it's a small extra step that makes a noticeable difference. After a long, low simmer, the beef becomes fall-off-the-bone tender and the daikon soaks up all that gorgeous broth. Finished with scallions and a scatter of fresh herbs, every bowl looks and tastes like something that took real care to make — because it did.
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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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