
Soups
Dwaeji-gukbap (pork and rice soup)
A hearty soup of pork simmered in a white, milky broth, served with rice placed directly in the bowl. A comforting dish very popular in Busan, often eaten at dawn after a night out.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Garniture
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Rinse the meat under cold water, then place it in a large pot with cold water. Bring to the boil and skim for 5 minutes.
- Drain the meat, rinse it again to remove impurities, then return it to the pot with 2 litres of fresh water.
- Add the onion cut into quarters, the crushed garlic and the sliced ginger. Simmer gently for 2 h 30 to 3 h, skimming from time to time.
- Remove the meat, shred it or cut it into pieces and keep it warm.
- Strain the broth, adjust the seasoning with the coarse salt and pepper, then bring it back to a simmer.
- Divide the hot rice between 4 bowls, top with meat, then pour over the boiling broth.
- Sprinkle with thinly sliced spring onions and serve immediately with the kimchi and salted shrimp.
Variations and tips
Enriched version. Add a few slices of blood sausage or firm tofu to the broth to make it more filling.
Using what's available here. Pork hock can replace the shoulder; without salted shrimp, just serve with kimchi.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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