Drop1 bomb, 1-1.5kg beef brisket and 3 cups of water.
A deep red Korean beef soup with shredded brisket, leeks and chewy glass noodles. It looks fiery, but it's mild.
Mix and match any flavors. Buy 3, get 1 free. Buy 6, get 2 free.
Pressure cooker: 1-1.5kg beef brisket, 1 Yukgaejang Bomb and 3 cups (720ml) of water. Cook for 30-45 minutes, until the beef is tender.
Stovetop: same pot, same three things. Simmer over low heat for 1-2 hours.
Shred the beef, add leeks and cooked japchae noodles, and simmer until the leeks are soft.
Mild, not spicy. Beefy and savory, with the deep red color and warmth of authentic Korean chilis.
Beef brisket is the classic, or use your preferred cut. Leeks and japchae noodles finish the bowl, and mushrooms, carrots or bean sprouts work too.
Keeps for 6 months. Store it in a cool, dry place and keep the pack sealed.
Drop1 bomb, 1-1.5kg beef brisket and 3 cups of water.
Let it cookPressure cook 30-45 minutes, or simmer 1-2 hours.
ServeShred the beef, add leeks and noodles, and ladle into bowls.
Yukgaejang is a Korean beef soup of shredded brisket, leeks and glass noodles in a deep red broth, the bowl you want on a rainy night. We build our Yukgaejang Bomb on authentic Korean chilis and keep it mild.
Korean chilis, nothing to source.
| Yukgaejang Bomb | From scratch | Seasoning packet | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The chilis | Authentic Korean chilis, pressed in | Source Korean chili flakes and paste | Usually a ground spice mix |
| The heat | Mild, not spicy | Depends on your ratio | Varies by brand |
| What you add | Beef, leeks, noodles and water | Chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil and more | Beef, water and whatever the packet asks for |
| Prep | Drop it in the pot | Make the chili oil, season the broth | Measure and mix |
| Servings | Serves 8-10 per bomb | However much you make | Check the packet |
| Cleanup | One pot | A pot, a pan and prep bowls | One pot |
| Pantry life | Keeps 6 months | Shop fresh every time | Varies |
Start with the classic, then try the remix.