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Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup

Servings 3

Ingredients

  • 1 oz mung bean noodles (also called: cellophane or glass noodles)
  • 1 cup cooked short rib meat shredded
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 4 cups rich beef broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 4 fresh shitake mushrooms sliced
  • 2 scallions cut into 2-inch lengths
  • some extra Korean red pepper flakes
  • soy sauce (or fish sauce) for serving

Instructions

  • First, soak the mung bean noodles in hot water for 25-30 minutes, and drain afterwards.
  • In a small pan, heat sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes, until garlic is lightly brown. Mix it with shredded meat and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat water and beef broth.
  • To the saucepan, add the bok choy, mushrooms, and the mung bean noodles.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes until bok choy is softened and noodles are cooked.
  • Add the marinated meat and the scallions to the soup heat through.
  • The soup is ready to be served. Divide among bowls and serve with some extra Korean red pepper flakes and soy sauce.