Galbitang is a hearty, nourishing soup made with beef short ribs. This recipe shows you how to make traditional galbitang with the delicately clean taste it’s known for.
Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the ribs, about 8 cups. Bring water to a boil, and then drop the ribs in. Let it come back to a boil. Continue to boil.
Return the ribs back to the pot. Add water, radish, onion, garlic and ginger. Add soup soy sauce and salt. Bring it to a boil. Continue to boil, uncovered.
Continue to boil, covered, for about an hour until the meat is tender. Add minced garlic and the optional noodles. Cut the radish into thick bite size pieces and add to the soup. Bring everything to a boil again.