Gelatin 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 ingredient you'd need to second-guess. Many store-bought broths, bouillon cubes, and even some soy sauces sneak in gelatin or gelatin-derived additives, which makes a from-scratch approach like this one genuinely worth the effort. Every drop of flavor here comes from real ingredients — bone-in short ribs, fresh garlic, ginger coins, and sweet daikon radish — so you know exactly what's in the bowl. The initial blanching step is a small but brilliant move that pulls out impurities and keeps the final broth clean, golden, and clear rather than murky. Coconut aminos and a splash of apple cider vinegar add a savory, lightly tangy depth that rounds out the long simmer beautifully. After a couple of hours on low heat, the beef becomes fall-off-the-bone tender and the daikon soaks up all that aromatic broth like a sponge. Finished with bright scallions and a scatter of fresh herbs, this is the kind of deeply satisfying soup that earns a permanent spot in your cold-weather rotation.
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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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